The Test to Treat program is a nationwide initiative to ensure rapid access to no-cost COVID-19 oral antiviral medications that can help reduce risk for hospitalization. At Test to Treat sites, you can get tested for COVID-19 and be assessed by a qualified health care provider. If you test positive and are eligible, you may receive a prescription to take to a designated pharmacy close to the testing location or you may receive medication direct from the Test to Treat site.
Antiviral medications may help you recover from COVID-19 faster, or prevent you from becoming seriously ill. The medication can boost the immune system, helping it fight off COVID-19 infection. Vaccinations remain the best way to protect a person from COVID, and are a preventative measure to reduce severity of illness and risk of hospitalization or, even, death. Antivirals are prescribed after a person has tested positive for COVID-19 and within 5 days of symptom onset.
If you received monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy or convalescent plasma after COVID-19 exposure or infection, you do NOT need to delay your COVID-19 vaccination. Getting vaccinated is a priority, and you are able to get vaccinated once your illness is over.
