When a sore throat could mean your tonsils need to be removed

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Often when children complain of sore throats, inflammation in their tonsils due to an infection may be to blame. — TNS

Often when children complain of sore throats, their tonsils may be to blame.

The tonsils are part of our immune system that is essential to keeping us healthy.

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