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What is your risk of having severe COVID-19?

There are many factors that can put you at high risk of developing severe COVID-19 if you get infected. With severe COVID-19, your symptoms can become serious enough to put you in the hospital or may even lead to death. You may be at high risk if any of the factors below describe you – so check the ones that apply, and then download or email yourself the completed checklist. This will help you when you speak with your healthcare provider about your COVID-19 treatment options.

Risk factors for developing severe COVID-19 include:

You are consider high risk to develop severe COVID-19 disease. Speak to your healthcare professional for your possible treatment option.

If you have any risk factors, speak to your healthcare provider about the possible treatments for symptomatic COVID-19.

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Remember, COVID-19 moves fast, and so can you.  
If you have a risk factor listed above, you are more likely than someone with no risk factors to have worsening symptoms that could lead to hospitalization, or even death. 

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Feel different? Check to see if it might be early signs of COVID-19

Symptoms that seem like the beginning of a cold or flu could be signs of COVID-19.

Although symptoms vary from person to person, some of the commonly reported mild to moderate symptoms include:

Head

  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Cough
  • Headache
  • New loss of smell or taste

Chest

  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Body

  • Fever or chills
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Nausea, diarrhea,or vomiting

Use this list to help you recognize COVID-19 symptoms early

Remember, if you have even one risk factor, you are more likely to develop severe symptoms than someone with no risk factors. Test at the first sign of COVID-like symptoms, even if mild Loading

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Available treatments must be taken as soon as possible from when symptoms first appear

Early testing to confirm COVID-19 can help you plan your next steps. A positive result from any of the approved tests, such as PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) and rapid antigen (at-home), can confirm if you are infected. As soon as you know, you can ask about treatments. So don’t wait – get tested early if you have symptoms. Talk to your healthcare provider about treatment as soon as you tested positive Loading

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Turn to an expert for proper assessment and treatment advice

Your healthcare provider can help as soon as you have a positive COVID-19 test. Don’t wait until your symptoms get more severe before you seek medical advice and attention. COVID-19 Oral Antiviral (OAV) is now available at
some Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC). Click here to find the PHPC* and don’t forget to take a note on the clinic details!Loading