Doctors report spike in strep throat, flu cases

It’s a double whammy of sickness taking hold of many families this week:flu and strep throat are what’s going around central Ohio.First, let’s look at influenza and its symptoms. They include fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, runny nose, headaches and fatigue.Doctors said the best protection comes in the form of the flu vaccine and they say, even in February, it’s not too late to get vaccinated.If you or someone you love already has the flu, Dr. Mike Patrick