Well, what the hell Jim? My daughter and myself are dealing with flu like symptons. My only git is we swam in a pool over the weekend that was just opened for the season....it was very cold....you know...shrival factor cold.
Ummmmm, a coworker of yours who was just in New Mexico with symptoms is not good. Whatever the case, get those test done. Getting medical treatment early is probably best.
My wife just had my daughter to the doctors today. She did a strep test....negative results. We have no contact with anyone who has been to New Mexico, etc. Seems we just have the common cold. Works for me but still sucks. Get your tests!