COVID-19
If COVID-19 strikes this winter, act fast.
COVID-19 overview
Explore a Pfizer treatment option
Learn why early diagnosis matters
For those with a high risk factor, you could be eligible for treatment, but it must be started within 5 days of symptoms.
Understand the risk factors
There is a wide range of factors associated with severe COVID-19 outcomes.
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The common cold, flu, and COVID-19 all have similar symptoms.
Source: CDC
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They often share symptoms like cough, fatigue, and sore throat — that's why testing matters. If you test positive for COVID-19, prescription treatments exist, but early action is crucial.
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They often share symptoms like cough, fatigue, and sore throat — that's why testing matters. If you test positive for COVID-19, prescription treatments exist, but early action is crucial.
Frequently asked questions
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 COVID-19 symptoms? Contact your doctor right away.
Source: CDC
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 sideline your plans. At the first sign of symptoms, get tested and talk to your doctor.
Source: CDC
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), common COVID-19 symptoms can 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 high 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
- Certain underlying medical conditions
- Obesity
- Mental health conditions
- Disabilities
Speak with your doctor to help determine your risk status even before a positive COVID-19 result.