" Streptococcal pharyngitis, or more commonly “strep throat,” is an infection that affects the tonsils as well as the larynx. This is most common in children aged 5 though 15 but it can affect any age. One of its main symptoms is a sore throat. However, not all sore throats are strep throat. Other symptoms include swollen tonsils, swollen lymph nodes, and fever. If someone experiences any of these symptoms, they should consult a doctor and ...

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" It’s that time of year where the common cold becomes very prevalent and hard to avoid. We here at AFC Natick want to give you some tips to treat the common cold. Before that, we need to understand what the common cold is. It is a harmless upper respiratory viral infection. Over 100 viruses make up what is considered the common cold and are highly contagious. Should to contract a common cold virus, there ...

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