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A 24-year-old male asked:

I have had a headache and fatigue for the last 3 days and now has progressed to a sore throat as well, do i need to go for a covid test?

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 27 years experience

COVID 19: You may have COVID 19. Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these symptoms: temp of at least 99.6 F (37.5 C), Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.

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Dr. John Bodellanswered

General Surgery 52 years experience

No: Treat symptoms persist, hydrate yourself, get rest and eat healthy. Follow with PCP if symptoms persist over another week.

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A 24-year-old male asked:

I think I need a COVID test as I have had a headache as well as fatigue, sore throat over the last 4 days?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered

Pathology 51 years experience

See below: Covid-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Contact your doctor/local hospital, by phone for evaluation and testing in your area. Wear a mask, stay away from others, practice hand hygiene. If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately. Get Covid vaccine. Wish you good health.

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I had covid-19 1st time before vaccines exist, i didnt get any symptoms at all. Now i have it 2nd time after vaccinated all shots including booster, Im having mild fever, sore throat, headaches and tiredness, how is that possible Scientifically ?

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Hi there, Ive been feeling sick for the past 5 days. With a sore throat, blocked nose, ear ache, headaches, sore and tired body and a phlegm cough. Please advise if I should go for a Covid test or not. ?

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Hi there I would like to get a referral for myself and my wife we have been in contact with my father who has tested positive for COVID-19. We are showing symptoms now very tired sore throat and headaches ?

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A 53-year-old female asked:

Amy has flu like symptoms - sore throat, headache, sore chest when breathing deeply or after a sneeze, is feeling tired and her ears are a bit blocked. Do we need to do a Covid test?

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A 39-year-old female asked:

Hi. I have a sore throat, very dry persistent cough, headaches, fatigue and loss of taste. I cannot get a face to face consult due to suspected COVID , what should I do?

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