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Strep throat concerns | wtsp.com

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Mia Phillips

Updated on April 06, 2026

Health experts are encouraging parents to know the difference between strep throat and a cold or virus.

By: De Anna Sheffield

Sandy Gallogly, Supervisor School Health Services, Hills. Co. School District
ldquo;We target a certain number in the schools, and when that number is reached, we notify parents. We don't want to alert parents unnecessarily but keep them informed. We want parents to know we're vigilant. rdquo;

Tanya Liberato, M.D., Pediatric Health Care Alliance
ldquo;On average, 80 percentof parents come in and say 'I'm concerned they have strep throat' but what they really have is post nasal drip, a cough and other signs of a viral illness and they test negative for strep. rdquo;