Flu, COVID or Strep? How to Tell the Difference

Feeling sick but not sure what you have?

Flu, COVID-19 and strep throat can cause some similar symptoms, which can make it hard to tell the difference based on symptoms alone. At Citrus Urgent & Primary Care, we can evaluate your symptoms and do on-site testing for flu, COVID-19 and strep when clinically appropriate.

How They Usually Differ

• Flu commonly causes a sudden onset of fever or chills, body aches, fatigue, headache, cough and sometimes a sore throat.
• COVID-19 can also cause fever, cough, sore throat, congestion, fatigue, headache and body aches. Symptoms can vary a lot from person to person.
• Strep throat more commonly causes a sore throat, pain with swallowing, fever and swollen lymph nodes. Cough and runny nose are less typical of strep throat and may suggest a viral infection instead.

Because symptoms can overlap, testing can help find what's causing your illness and guide the right treatment.

Get Tested at Citrus Urgent & Primary Care

If you have a fever, sore throat, cough, body aches or other concerning symptoms, you don't have to guess. We offer on-site flu, COVID-19 and strep testing for adults and children.

16837 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32820. Walk-ins welcome, open 8 AM to 8 PM daily.

For severe symptoms such as significant difficulty breathing, chest pain, confusion, blue or gray lips or skin, or another medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room instead of waiting for an urgent care visit.