Tonsilitis - how to prevent

[moodlesoup]

Does anyone know how to stop tonsilitis from occuring - other than having tonsils out? I've had 2 flare ups in the past 6 weeks which have been crippling! Have had to have time off work (in a new job so its not great) and take antibiotics as its so bad. Any tips on prevention gratefully received!
Thanks

There is no prevention I'm afraid. I ended up having my tonsils out when I was 25 because of recurrent tonsilitis. I've been much healthier since but I still suffer from throat infections which seem to happen when I'm run down and they do send me to bed for a few days which is a nightmare. I think the best advice is the usual, eat plenty of healthy stuff and keep your fingers crossed