you can treat the pain with ibuprofen or acetaminophen. he can gargle with some weak saline solution (1/4 tsp of salt with 8 oz of warm water). the the throat pain is viral it will self-resolve in a few day to a week however if he could possibly have strep he will need to see his/her medical provider to be properly examined diagnosed and treated.
what can i give my 5 year old for a soar throat. had a fever of 101. 2 and soar throat