Herpes pharyngitis usually occurs in children aged one to seven years, usually in the summer and fall, and is spread mainly through the respiratory tract, but also through clothing and food contaminated with the virus. 1. Reduction of fever. When suffering from this disease, the child will have fever symptoms. For children with a low fever, physical cooling is used. If the child has a high fever, fever-reducing medicine is needed before the child’s brain is affected. If the child has symptoms of convulsions or pain, painkillers can be used. 2. Ribavirin. It can destroy the virus in the child’s body. Antibiotics are not effective in treating this disease. However, antibiotics can be used for children with accompanying bacterial infections. If the child is allergic to ribavirin, other medications that can destroy the virus can be used. 3. Chinese herbs. Some herbal medicines are also effective for this disease. There are two types of herbs: oral and applied. When using herbs, you should choose the right medicine according to your child’s condition. In some children, the disease progresses quickly and induces encephalitis and pulmonary edema. Thus, when a child is found to be ill, he or she should be sent to a doctor immediately. During the treatment period, the child should be isolated so as not to infect other children. The child should get plenty of rest, drink warm water, and not eat cold, hot food.