A member asked:

Me are my daughter are showing flu like symptoms she has a slight temperature as well i just have a headache and sore throat we have not traveled nor are we aware f we have been in contact with anyone who has traveled outside the country. ?

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Some possibilities: Throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics 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 (call first) if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly. COVID-19 infections tend to have cough, whereas strep usually lacks cough but has more throat pain.

Answered 3/21/2020

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