Unfortunately, strep throat is not a one and done infection. If you’ve had it once, that does not prevent you from getting it again in the future. Taking precautions and practicing good hygiene can help minimize your exposure to the virus.

• Cough and sneeze into your sleeve or elbow, not your hands
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds (Try singing your ABCs to count)
• Don’t share utensils, glasses or plates with someone who is sick
• Replace your toothbrush after 2 days of antibiotic use
• Try not to touch your face or mouth without washing your hands (this is the trick the doctors use)
• Exercise caution around someone who thinks they might have strep

Unfortunately, strep throat is not a one and done infection. If you’ve had it once, that does not prevent you from getting it again in the future. Taking precautions and practicing good hygiene can help minimalize your exposure to the virus.

• Cough and sneeze into your sleeve or elbow, not your hands
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds (Try singing your ABCs to count)
• Don’t share utensils, glasses or plates with someone who is sick
• Replace your toothbrush after 2 days of antibiotic use
• Try not to touch your face or mouth without washing your hands (this is the trick the doctors use)
• Exercise caution around someone who thinks they might have strep

If your sore throat is accompanied by cough, runny nose or hoarseness, it probably isn’t strep throat. Those symptoms suggest a viral infection such as the flu, whereas strep is caused by bacteria. If you display the following symptoms, we offer a convenient rapid strep test at all our Macey’s, Lin’s, Dan’s, Dick’s or Fresh Market pharmacies. *

• Rapid onset of sore throat  
• Pain when swallowing
• Fever
• Swollen and red tonsils
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Headache
• Stomach pain / nausea (especially in younger children)

If the results are positive, our pharmacists will dispense antibiotics along with care instructions. If the results are negative, you can have peace of mind that it is likely a virus and our pharmacists will provide over-the-counter recommendations to help you start feeling better.

*Not available at Dick’s Bountiful and Lin’s Overton.

During your visit

After completing a brief questionnaire, a trained pharmacist will perform a throat swab and discuss your symptoms. If positive, you will be prescribed an antibiotic, personal treatment plan and care instructions.

Positive strep test

Strep throat is extremely contagious. Ensure you or your child stay home for a minimum of 24 hours to prevent infecting others around you. After 24 hours of antibiotic, the infection is no longer considered contagious. Antibiotics are an integral part of preventing the infection from spreading.

You should start feeling better one-two days after starting antibiotics. Follow up with your care provider if you are not feeling better after 48 hours.

Most women display at least one of the following symptoms when dealing with a yeast infection:

• Vaginal itching
• Abnormal and unpleasant discharge and odor
• Pain when urinating
• Inflammation

If you notice any of the symptoms listed above, visit any of our pharmacies at Macey’s, Lin’s*, Fresh Market, Dan’s Market and Dick’s Market Centerville for single-dose prescriptive yeast infection treatment. After a short consultation and pharmacist evaluation, you will be provided with a personal treatment plan and care instructions.

*Not available at Lin’s Overton or Dick’s Bountiful.