Many San Diegans got things they don't want for Christmas — including COVID-19. Now, CVS Pharmacy might be making it easier to treat. 😷🦠
Some of those cases can avoid going to the emergency room or an urgent care by simply calling their doctors or a CVS pharmacist.
“We are the first pharmacy in the United States that has pharmacists that prescribe Paxlovid,” said Nicole Henry, a District Leader for CVS Health. Henry explained this past summer, the FDA said pharmacists can prescribe Paxlovid directly to COVID patients. “[Paxlovid] is an anti-viral treatment for COVID-19. It’s best taken within the first five days of a positive test,” said Henry.to see if they’re eligible. They can either pick up the oral medication or have it delivered.
“It is going to shorten the duration of COVID-19 and it does prevent hospitalization,” concluded Henry.He recommended anyone feeling the slightest bit sick should test for COVID just in case.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
San Francisco sees mudslides, flooded homesWater was seen cascading down a staircase inside of a house in San Francisco’s Bayview District.
Read more »
Water Spills Over Banks of San Francisquito Creek, Causing Major HeadachesFlooding caused major headaches and stranded drivers on the Peninsula Saturday. Water spilled over the banks of the San Francisquito Creek, flooding streets and heading towards homes in East Palo Alto.
Read more »
San Francisco sees record rain as flooding shuts down highwayMore than 5 inches of rain fell in downtown San Francisco on Saturday, setting a new daily record for the city.
Read more »
Uvalde shooting, end of Roe, Erik Cantu among 2022’s biggest news stories in San AntonioMigrant issues, midterm elections and missteps by local politicians Bravo and Perry also...
Read more »
Food for 500 San Fernando Valley families means a lot for struggling parentsNot forgotten by all, 500 families in San Fernando Valley get boxes of food from L.A. Councilmember Monica Rodriguez.
Read more »