How long should a 4-year-old child recovering from rheumatic fever need to receive monthly injections of penicillin G?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 5 years
D) 10 years

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Children who recover from rheumatic fever should have a chemoprophylaxis protocol of penicillin G injections (about 200,000 units per dose)for a minimum of 5 years or up to the age of 18 years to prevent further bouts of rheumatic fever.

How Long Should a 4-Year-Old Child Recovering from Rheumatic Fever