Talk to Your Doctor

It can be overwhelming if you're feeling COVID-19 symptoms or if you test positive. Speak with your healthcare professional about whether a prescription treatment option is right for you.
You're already aware of whether you have any high-risk factors and you've prepared for this moment.
You're ready to act right away.
Your healthcare professional is the go-to- person to work with in this situation. They will consider your high-risk factor(s) along with your medical history and current medications in determining whether a prescription treatment option is right for you. Remember, being at high risk means timing is everything: since mild symptoms can quickly become severe, it's important to act by starting a treatment, if prescribed, within days of getting COVID-19.1
It's understandable if you feel concerned, scared, or upset if you're feeling COVID-19 symptoms or test positive.
But having your pre-planned, personalized action plan is a great way to push through that difficult time. Act decisively to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
To the strategy that you created with your healthcare professional to help reduce the chances of serious illness and hospitalization from COVID-19.1
REFERENCES:
- Factors that affect your risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/risks-getting-very-sick.html.Updated May 11, 2023. Accessed October 26, 2023.