How Do I know if I have Covid-19 or Strep Throat?

February 1, 2024

Experiencing a sore throat this winter? Before jumping to conclusions, it's crucial to recognize that not every sore throat is related to COVID-19. This season, various winter illnesses are circulating, leading to an influx of patients with sore throats. One common culprit is strep throat, a bacterial infection known for its prevalence in colder months and high contagiousness through sneezing, coughing, or sharing items, especially among children in school environments where germs spread easily ...

Read more..

Is My Sore Throat COVID-19 Or Strep Throat?

January 28, 2022

  Have a sore throat? Don’t automatically assume it’s sore COVID-19. Unfortunately,  COVID is not the only illness going around this winter. We’re actually seeing more patients coming in for sore throats from all sorts of sources.  Strep throat is very common in the colder months and is also highly contagious,  if you sneeze, cough or share things with others. It is also very common among children, especially when in environments like schools ...

Read more..

Recent Blogs

About Our Services:

Call (860) 986-7600 for more information about our Vernon urgent care services.