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A member asked:

I have a sore throat, stiff neck, lots of congestion and a cough. i leave for camp tonight and im wondering if i shouldn't go and get this checked out?

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes, see dr.: Best to get checked out before attending camp if possible. Hopefully, just a viral URI, but stiff neck is always a red flag for rare meningitis and should not be ignored.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/7/2014

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