My throat has been hurting and ive been feeling feverish but have not yet had a feber highest was 99.0 should i go to a doctor and check for flu or is a minor case of strep. it hurts when i wake up, yawn and swallow. ive also had drainage?

Call doctor to ask: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or flu virus (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly, mainly to see if antibiotics like amoxicillin are needed. Throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) can decrease pain temporarily.