If you get COVID-19 this summer,
get care.
Talk to your doctor at the first sign of symptoms.
What you
need to
know
The largest COVID-19
wave in 2024
happened
in the summer.
Source: CDC
Could your summer sniffles be
COVID-19?
Act fast. Ask quickly.
If you’re at high risk for severe COVID-19, ask your doctor about prescription medications.
What to do if you have symptoms
If you’re at high risk for severe COVID-19, make an appointment to speak with your doctor.
Understand the importance of treating within 5 days
Testing is the first step, but timely treatment within this window is crucial.
Frequently asked questions
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), common COVID-19 symptoms include:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Talk to your doctor at the first sign of symptoms and ask if a prescription to treat COVID-19 is right for you.
Severe COVID-19 is when a person gets very ill with COVID-19 and needs medical treatment (hospitalization, intensive care, or ventilator use).
Even if your symptoms are mild now, they can get worse quickly. Your symptoms are more likely to progress if you have certain risk factors.
People of all ages or groups can be infected with COVID-19. Some people are more likely than others to progress to severe COVID-19, which can lead to hospitalization or worse, even when symptoms start off as mild.
Having a high-risk factor puts you at risk of progression to severe COVID‑19:
- Age
- Health conditions and diseases
- Obesity
- Mental health conditions
- Disabilities
Speak with your doctor to help determine your risk status even before a positive COVID-19 result.
A range of environmental conditions and behavioral patterns factor into seasonal surges of COVID-19, including:
- Temperature and humidity, which can affect the ability of viruses to survive and spread
- Time spent indoors, where there is less ventilation
- Vacation travel and gatherings
Don’t let COVID-19 ruin your summer plans. At the first sign of symptoms, get tested and talk to your doctor.
Source: CDC
COVID-19 is spread when an infected person exhales small droplets of saliva that contain the virus that are:
- inhaled
- land on the eyes, nose, or mouth
- or are introduced to the eyes, nose, or mouth with hands that have the virus on them.
If you’re at high risk for severe COVID-19, ask your doctor about prescription medication if you test positive.
Experiencing severe symptoms? Contact your doctor right away.
Source: CDC