subject: Countdown to Flu 2010: Flu vs. Pharyngitis [print this page] The best way to determine the difference between the flu and pharyngitis is to get a flu swab test and a rapid strep test. The results of these tests return in less than 1 hour and are available at retail clinics, urgent care clinics, emergency departments, or at your primary care doctor's office. You can use iTriage to find these providers anywhere in the United States.
