I went to an insta care place facility, they told me that i just have a virus, yet im wondering if i have more than a virus, or if i have the flu with me coughing, gagging, sore throat, sneezing, since ive been sick for a week in a half, that too. ?

Doctor can evaluate: Throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (such as in this case). Doctors can do a rapid strep throat test with a throat swab.