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It starts out as a tickle you barely notice when you wake up in the morning. By the end of the day, your sore throat feels like a 3-alarm fire. You can’t get to the drug store fast enough; and, oh, what was that home remedy your friend’s mother says she swears by? 

Sore throats are a painful annoyance and also a common symptom of colds and flu, <b>leading to more than 15 million doctor’s visits</b> each year.<sup>1</sup> If you’re like most people, you don’t think about a sore throat until you’ve got one. But, you can be prepared ahead of time with the Vicks lineup of reliable [cold and flu remedies](/en-us/shop-products/nyquil), so you can have relief at hand at the earliest signs of a sore throat that means business. Vicks has your sore throat covered.

Learn more about what a sore throat is and its causes, so you can find the best sore throat treatment for you—or prevent the spread altogether.


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What is a Sore Throat? Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Learn about the sore throat remedies, symptoms, causes, and treatments. Sore throats are often caused by viruses and can be contagious.

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