Is It Contagious? Cold, Flu, Strep & Pneumonia | You’re a Doctor, Right?

Is it contagious? In this episode of You’re a Doctor, Right?, Dr. Sonya Bhole is joined by her brother, internal medicine physician Dr. Aaron Bhole, to answer the internet’s most common health questions—especially the ones every parent wants to know.

They explore how to tell the difference between cold, flu, pneumonia, and strep throat, how long these infections are contagious, and how to make informed decisions about when to send your kids to school—or when you should stay home.

💡 Learn the truth about:

• Cold vs. Flu vs. Pneumonia

• Viral vs. Bacterial infections

• Strep throat symptoms (and why it’s treatable)

• Food poisoning: causes, treatment & contagious window

• Urgent care vs. Emergency Room: how to decide

• How much water to drink when you’re sick

• Vaccination myths and facts

• The 3-liter hydration rule

• How to protect your family without going overboard

⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode of You’re a Doctor, Right?, a health podcast with host Dr. Sonya Bhole, is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice and should not replace guidance from your personal physician or healthcare provider.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome & intro to Dr. Aaron Bhole 01:30 – What is internal medicine? 05:45 – “Is it contagious?” cold, flu, pneumonia & strep 12:20 – Cold vs. flu vs. pneumonia explained 18:00 – Why strep throat is actually good news 22:10 – Food poisoning: what causes it and how long it lasts 26:45 – When to go to urgent care vs. ER 30:10 – 3-liter hydration rule & illness recovery 33:00 – Final tips and takeaways

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