 [ Symptoms ] can you get strep more than once a year  i had strep throat in september and i am afraid i might be getting it again already is that possible [ Disease ] nonprescription cough and cold products should not be used in young children these products are not effective and have the potential for severe side effects the best choices to treat a runny nose or congestion in a baby are 1 nasal saline drops 2 a nasal bulb syringe to remove mucus and congestion andor 3 placing a cool mist humidifier in the child is room