How to Get Free Covid-19 Tests as Respiratory Virus Season Approaches
How to Order Your Free Covid-19 Tests
The Biden-Harris Administration is reopening the program for free Covid-19 tests to ensure accessibility for everyone during the upcoming fall and winter seasons. Each household in the U.S. can order four rapid antigen test kits from COVIDTests.gov. The tests, which yield results in about 30 minutes, will begin shipping for free via the US Postal Service next week.
Health Advisory for Covid-19 Testing
- Tests can detect currently circulating variants.
- Recommended for individuals with symptoms and those without symptoms.
- People are urged to test before gatherings to prevent the spread.
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Dawn O’Connell, emphasizes the importance of testing to help manage health risks during holiday visits.
Additionally, the available tests include options accessible for individuals with disabilities. Check more details on the ordering process at ACL.gov/AccessibleTests.
Vaccination Recommendations
The CDC recommends that everyone aged 6 months or older receive an updated Covid-19 vaccine this season for optimal protection. Several vaccine options targeting dominant variants are now available at pharmacies nationwide.
- Updated mRNA vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer.
- Traditional protein vaccine from Novavax for individuals 12 and older.
In conclusion, maintaining vigilance with the available tools like testing, vaccination, and treatment is crucial as we move into winter, according to CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen.
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