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Know that treatments are available if you have a high-risk factor for severe COVID-19,1 and
Go ask your healthcare provider about your options as soon as you experience symptoms or test positive.
High-risk factors can make it harder for you to fight off COVID-19 and mean you are at greater risk of serious illness.2
That's why it's important to Know that treatment options are available if you're at high risk, and you should Go ask your healthcare provider as soon as you experience symptoms.1
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If you have COVID-19 and certain high-risk or lifestyle factors, treatments are available.1
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As soon as you develop symptoms, get tested and Go ask your healthcare provider about whether a prescription treatment option is right for you.1
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Today, there are oral prescription treatment options available if you are at high risk for severe COVID‑191
Being at high risk for severe COVID-19 is more common than you might think. In fact, nearly 200 million American adults have at least one risk factor that places them at high risk for getting very sick from COVID-19.3 And for people who are at high risk, symptoms that begin mild can quickly become severe.4 If you have any of the medical conditions listed below, your mild COVID-19 symptoms can quickly become severe.4
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, having one or more of the following factors puts you at high risk for severe COVID-19.2
- Age 50 years or older
- Cancer
- Chronic kidney disease
- Chronic liver disease
- Chronic lung diseases
- Cystic fibrosis
- Dementia or other neurological conditions
- Diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2)
- Disabilities
- Heart conditions
- HIV infection
- Immunocompromised condition or weakened immune system
- Mental health conditions
- Obesity or being overweight
- Physical inactivity
- Pregnancy or recent pregnancy
- Sickle cell disease or thalassemia
- Smoking, current or former
- Solid organ or blood stem cell transplant
- Stroke or cerebrovascular disease
- Substance use disorders
- Tuberculosis
In addition to certain medical conditions, being unvaccinated or not being up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations also increases the risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes.6 Some people are also at risk of getting very sick or dying from COVID-19 because of where they live or work, or because they can’t get healthcare. This includes many people from racial and ethnic minority groups and people with disabilities.2,5
The list above does not include all of the possible conditions that may put you at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19. If you have questions about a condition not included on this list, talk to your healthcare provider.
Visit the CDC website for the latest information and the full list of high-risk factors.
Unsure whether you are at high risk for severe COVID-19?
In addition to speaking with a healthcare provider for confirmation, fill out this questionnaire to help you find out if you may be at high risk for COVID-19 becoming severe.
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Have COVID-19? Don't wait. Ask your doctor about what treatment options may be right for you1
If you're experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or test positive, speak with your healthcare provider about whether a prescription treatment option is right for you.
It is important that you act fast, as treatments must be taken within the first 5 days of symptoms appearing to help stop COVID-19 from getting severe. Mild symptoms can quickly become severe, so acting quickly if you get COVID-19 is important if you are at a high risk for serious illness, which could result in hospitalization.1,4
Be on the lookout for the following COVID-19 symptoms
COVID-19 can affect anyone. While symptoms may be mild at first, they can progress to severe illness quickly.4 Symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus, and can be similar to the common cold and influenza (flu). It can be difficult to tell these apart,6 so if you suspect you have COVID-19 and if you are at high risk for severe COVID-19, ask your healthcare provider about prescription treatment options.6,7 Act fast, as treatments must be taken within the first 5 days of symptom onset.1
COVID-19 symptoms6,8
Telehealth Services
There are different ways to receive the care you need from a healthcare provider. You can visit one in person, or you can use telehealth, which enables care without requiring a visit to the office. With telehealth, you don’t have to travel or sit in a waiting room when you’re sick, and you can opt for an appointment that fits your schedule.
There are many ways to access telehealth. Explore the options below to connect virtually with a healthcare provider to discuss your care and a potential COVID-19 treatment plan.
Amazon Clinic
Amwell
CVS Minute Clinic
Dr On Demand
MDLive
PlushCare
SteadyMD,
available through Ada
Teledoc
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Pfizer does not own or operate any of these telehealth platforms or the services they or their healthcare providers may furnish, and Pfizer accepts no responsibility or liability for them.
The above links are provided as a resource to our visitors and do not imply an endorsement or recommendation of a particular telehealth professional by Pfizer nor an endorsement of any Pfizer product by a company, healthcare provider, or platform. Healthcare providers or telehealth companies do not pay a fee to Pfizer for inclusion on this website.
If these telehealth platforms match users with healthcare providers, the selection of a particular healthcare provider is determined by the criteria set by the platform and/or healthcare provider, not Pfizer. All treatment decisions are at the sole discretion of the healthcare provider based on the patient’s individual needs and risk-benefit profile.
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