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COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It spreads year round and can cause severe disease in some people. COVID-19 can also lead to Long COVID or Post-COVID Conditions (PCC), a chronic and systemic condition that can last anywhere from three months to years.
While COVID-19 can look like other infectious illnesses in the acute phase, such as Influenza or Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), there are still important differences that call for additional care. For example, compared to the flu, COVID-19 spreads more easily and people who have COVID-19 can take longer to show symptoms and can be contagious for a longer period of time. Additionally according to the CDC, COVID-19 has caused more hospitalizations and deaths than the flu and RSV combined.
Preventing illness and spread of COVID-19 is easy with everyone’s involvement. Click on the tabs below to learn more about where to find vaccines, testing, and treatments.
A new COVID-19 vaccine is available for Fall 2024. People who are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines have lower risk of developing severe illness. COVID vaccinations may also lower your risk of Long COVID.
It is recommended for everyone 6 months and older. Please visit here for more information or talk to your doctor or local pharmacy to see what’s right for you.
Find a COVID-19 Vaccine: https://www.vaccines.gov/search/
Testing for COVID-19 is recommended for anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 or who have been in close contact with anyone who has COVID-19 or who has recently traveled to an area with high COVID-19 spread.
Testing helps you identify if you have COVID-19 or not. This can help inform you on what steps to take to prevent spreading it to others and help you identify your treatment options.
Test Sites
- For uninsured people who have symptoms or who have been exposed, this website will find locations that offer free COVID-19 testing near you:
- CDC Search for No-Cost COVID-19 Testing: https://testinglocator.cdc.gov/Search
- Find low or no-cost testing at pharmacies and health centers near you:
- US Department of Health and Human Services Community-Based
- Testing Sites link here.
Free COVID-19 Test Kits
U.S. Households can order free over-the-counter (OTC) test-kits through USPS. Each household is eligible for 4 test-kits at no additional cost (no payment for shipping required). All you need is your name and address.
Visit here or call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
Report At-Home (Over-the-counter) Test Results
- Voluntarily report a positive or negative COVID-19 At-Home Test result to the National Institute of Health (NIH) to help with public health efforts: MakeMyTestCount
Some At-Home test kits may have an extended expiration date. Visit At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests | FDA to locate the brand of test kits you have and determine whether the expiration date has been extended.
Treatments
COVID-19 treatments help you to avoid severe illness, hospitalization, and death but must be taken as soon as possible after symptoms appear.
COVID-19 medications are now available through your doctor, pharmacies, and health clinics. If you have symptoms and have tested positive, get treated right away.
Use the COVID-19 Test-to-Treat Locator here to find a location.
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Webinars
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