I'm currently managing through what I suspect is the flu. Last time I had the flu, I also developed a case of strep and I was prescribed an antibiotic. I'm obviously not going to the clinic to get a covid false positive, especially considering my symptoms have indicated the general flu. So I'm curious as to the antiseptic properties of iodine. I'm thinking of mixing 2% liquid iodine with a couple of ounces of water and gargling a few times a day. In addition to adding a few drops to drinking water. Has anyone here used iodine for this purpose? I know salt water is typically recommended for a sore throat, but my experience with salt water is that its not really effective.