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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.

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.

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You can go to a doctor and deny the test. I had to go recently and said "I'm not interested in COVID, I'm here for ___." No problems. He doc only asked if I wanted a test 2 times during the visit and otherwise focused on what I wanted from him. If you get a pay doctor you can remind them the CDC admitted that the tests can't tell the difference between COVID and flu.

You can also try K Health to grab some antibiotics if you feel you need them, probably. I haven't tried myself but I've heard good things.

[–] • 1 pt

Interesting, I had not heard of K Health.