COVID-19 and Respiratory Guidance
Each year, respiratory viruses are responsible for millions of illnesses and thousands of hospitalizations and deaths in the United States.
In addition to the virus that causes COVID-19, there are many other types of respiratory viruses, including flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The good news is there are actions you can take to help protect yourself and others from health risks caused by respiratory viruses.
Click here for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) respiratory virus guidance.
COVID-19 and Flu Treatments
Most people with COVID-19 or flu can recover at home and use over the counter medication to help with symptom management. Individuals with certain medical conditions may have a higher likelihood of becoming very sick from COVID-19 or flu. You can learn more about these medical conditions here:
There are treatments available that can decrease your chances of hospitalization or death. If you have COVID-19 or flu and would like to discuss possible treatment options, do not delay! These medications work best when taken early on. Please reach out to your health care provider if you would like to discuss if these medications are right for you.
Learn more about COVID-19 treatments here.
Learn more about Flu treatments here.
Masking
Your health and safety are important to us, and if you would like to wear a mask, please do so. In addition, if you would prefer members of your care team mask, please let the check-in desk know.
While Prevea Health doesn't require masking within our health centers, please mask if you have a cough or any respiratory symptoms to help protect the health of those around you.
COVID-19 vaccinations
Prevea Health is offering updated Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to all those currently eligible for vaccination as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. You do not have to be a Prevea patient to receive COVID-19 vaccination through Prevea Health.
We strongly encourage patients and community members to confirm insurance coverage for COVID-19 vaccination prior to scheduling appointments. If you do not have insurance coverage, please visit www.vaccines.gov to review available low/no-cost options.
To schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, visit: www.myprevea.com
The CDC’s 2024 Immunization Schedules are now available and effective immediately.
Reminder: the schedules summarize final recommendations that were previously adopted and made official by the CDC director.
COVID-19 vaccination record card
For those who receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the vaccination site will providing you with a CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card. We advise that you keep this card in a safe place and do not laminate the card.
If you lose the card, we are unable to issue a replacement card. However, there are still ways that you are able to provide documentation that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
MyPrevea via the MyPrevea app:
- Download and or navigate to the MyPrevea app
- Scroll and tap on My Medical Info
- Log in with MyPrevea credentials
- From the home screen, tap COVID-19
- This is downloadable/exportable and contains Lot, Manufacturer, Date of immunization, and Location given
*Note, this screen will also show any past COVID-19 test results as well.
MyPrevea via MyPrevea.com:
- Navigate to MyPrevea.com and log in with MyPrevea credentials
- On the menu, choose COVID-19
- This is printable and contains Lot, Manufacturer, Date of immunization, and Location given
*Note, this screen will also show any past COVID-19 test results as well.
Pre-travel antigen COVID-19 testing available
As COVID-19 cases continue to decline across the country, and spring break nears, many may be planning for international travel.
According to travel search engine, Kayak, there are countries “open with restrictions,” which means their borders are open to visitors who are fully vaccinated and/or can provide a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test result, and/or will require quarantine upon arrival. The U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs provides specific information about restrictions in each country on its website, here.
For those traveling to a country requiring a negative COVID-19 test from a health care provider upon entry, Prevea Health has appointments available for pre-travel antigen COVID-19 testing at locations across Wisconsin. Appointments are required and can be made through MyPrevea at www.myprevea.com or the MyPrevea app. If you do not already have a MyPrevea account, you can create one at no cost and then follow the prompts for COVID-19 testing.
Pre-travel antigen testing results will be ready within 24 hours and can be viewed on and printed from the patient’s MyPrevea account.
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or have been recently exposed to the virus, please schedule a PCR test through our community testing via MyPrevea.