I am 13, and babysit for a 3 year-old boy. I got a message from his mom saying that he has a highly contagious viral infection. I have a fever, sore throat, and cold symptoms. What could the infection be?

the flu. i am pretty sure.

I just got back from the Dr. with my 2 year old, and she was tested for a bacterial infection (strep-throat) which came back negative, as a result she was diagnosed with a viral infection, which is just that a "viral infection" same symptoms that you described which last roughly 5 days.

Our Dr. explained that the viral infection is common and the way they treat a viral infection is with over-the-counter pain medicine like Tylenol or Ibuprofen for the sore throat pain and fever and also suggested popcicles or icecream if you're having a hard time eating due to the sore throat.

If you're concerned I would reccommend visiting a Dr. and not neccessarilly taking medical advice from anyone over the internet.