07/15/2026
Sore throat, high fever, no cough? That’s not a cold. That could be strep and it needs antibiotics. 🩺
Here’s how to tell them apart:
🔴 Strep throat: sudden severe throat pain, fever, white patches, NO runny nose
🟢 Cold: gradual onset, mild soreness, runny nose, usually no fever
Left untreated, strep can lead to rheumatic fever a serious complication. That’s why we don’t guess. We can do a rapid strep test right at Hale Medical Centre, with results in minutes.
Walk into Hale Medical Centre today. Strep test on site. Fast results. Fast treatment.
📍 Hale Medical Centre, Milton
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