Strep throat is one of the most common reasons adults miss work — the intense pain, fever, and fatigue make normal activity nearly impossible. SwiftCareMD provides a physician-reviewed, signed doctors note for strep throat without an in-person visit. Complete the intake form from bed and receive your note within same-day.
Streptococcal pharyngitis — commonly called strep throat — is a bacterial throat infection caused by Group A Streptococcus. Symptoms include severe sore throat (often described as razor-sharp pain when swallowing), fever over 101°F, swollen lymph nodes, and in some cases white patches on the tonsils.
Most physicians recommend at least 24 hours away from work or school after starting antibiotics to prevent spreading the infection.
Because strep is highly contagious, employers and schools generally take documentation requirements seriously. A physician-signed note confirms you had a medically reviewed illness and were appropriately absent — protecting your job and your colleagues' health.
Describe your throat pain, fever, duration of symptoms, and whether you've tested positive for strep. The form takes about three to five minutes and requires no video call.
A physician licensed in your state reviews your case asynchronously. If your reported symptoms are clinically consistent with strep throat requiring rest, they issue a signed note.
You receive a professional, signed PDF note by email. No waiting room, no exposure risk to others, no appointment required.
This service is ideal for adults with strep throat symptoms who need same-day documentation, parents managing a household case, employees whose primary care doctor can't see them on short notice, and shift workers who need to notify employers immediately. Available in the U.S., 24/7 live chat support.
Urgent care visits for strep evaluation cost $150–$300 and typically involve a 1–2 hour wait — while you're feverish and in pain. SwiftCareMD costs $34.99 flat and takes minutes from home.
If a note isn't clinically appropriate for your case, we provide a full money-back guarantee.
Skip the waiting room. Get a legitimate medical absence note from a U.S.-licensed physician — delivered to your inbox in minutes. $34.99 flat fee, HIPAA compliant, signed by an NPI-verified physician.