most helpful answer viral pharyngitis is just a sore throat caused by a cold (respiratory) virus. biologically respiratory viruses are contagious a day before you know you are sick and then for about two days later (estimate). exposing others would not likely cause them to have identical symptoms but they could get a cold. since cold viruses are everywhere she can really go back to her usual activities (school church choir) when she is feeling better. colds last about a week but most people feel fine by day four. resting the voice when she has a sore throat is usually a good idea so use your own judgment.
is my daughter's viral pharyngitis contagious? . asking this for my daughter. i don't want her to get anyone in our family sick. especially if my daughter has to go to school she is also in choir should i write a note to her teacher letting her know if she has to rest her voice? should i keep her home?