STOP THE STREP
GET INVOLVED.
Everyone can help prevent RHD by diagnosing and treating strep throat. Learn the facts, share what you know, and help more families recognize strep and seek treatment early.
THREE ACTIONS. ONE GOAL.
RECOGNIZE STREP. TREAT STREP. COMPLETE TREATMENT.
Preventing Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease begins with awareness. You can help us spread that awareness.
LEARN
Understand the symptoms of strep, why testing matters and how timely treatment can help prevent RF and RHD.
SHARE
Help parents, teachers, healthcare providers and communities recognize the importance of diagnosing and treating strep early.
SUPPORT
Help Stop The Strep expand education, outreach and access to reliable information in communities around the world.
MORE WAYS TO HELP
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO GET INVOLVED.
Symptoms often begin suddenly, usually 2–5 days after exposure to the bacteria.
BRING EDUCATION TO YOUR COMMUNITY
Share Stop The Strep resources with a school, healthcare organization, Rotary club or community group.
PARTNER WITH US
Organizations, foundations, healthcare systems, universities and companies can help expand the reach of strep education and prevention.
START A CONVERSATION
Follow Stop The Strep and share our content to help more people understand that untreated strep can have lifelong consequences.
SUPPORT THE MISSION
RECOGNIZE STREP. TREAT STREP. COMPLETE TREATMENT.
Together, we can help end RF & RHD caused by untreated strep through education, awareness, and early action.