If you have COVID-19, you may be able to get medicine to help you get better. COVID-19 medicine is for people who currently have mild to moderate symptoms. COVID-19 medicine has to be taken within five to seven days of when you first started to feel symptoms, so early testing and evaluation are important.
CDPHE’s communications team developed messaging and creative assets for you to share to encourage Coloradans to learn about COVID-19 medicine.
How to use this toolkit
This toolkit contains messages, tools, and graphics you can share via email or social media. You can copy the text below directly or customize it to reach your audience. You can also download any images or PDFs to share. Remember to make images accessible by including descriptive alt text on your website and social media.
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If you test positive or think you have COVID-19, you may be able to get medicine to help you get better, even if you don’t feel very sick. Taking medicine can help you avoid serious illness. COVID-19 medicine is for people who currently have mild or moderate symptoms. This medicine works best if you take it within five to seven days of when you first started to feel ill.
Make a plan ahead of time so you can get treated quickly if you get COVID-19. Ask your health care provider about which COVID-19 medicine might work best for you. If you do not have a regular health care provider, you can speak with a provider about medicine at a Test to Treat location. You can also use a telehealth provider to get care online or over the phone. Some telehealth providers partner with pharmacies that can deliver medicine to your home.
Learn more about COVID-19 medicine: covid19.colorado.gov/treatment
Sample social media graphics
Printable materials
Social media posts
Copy: If you have COVID-19, you may be able to get medicine to help you recover, even if you don’t feel very sick. It’s important to seek treatment quickly to lower your risk of serious illness. Making a plan in advance can help you get medicine as soon as possible. Use our printable template to make your COVID-19 treatment plan: drive.google.com/file/d/1oG1ryjWN5-JYaY1n1B1a5ASSlpyzOacP/view?usp=sharing
Spanish: Si tiene COVID-19, puede que califique para un medicamento (incluso si no se siente muy enfermo) que facilitará su recuperación. Es importante que busque un tratamiento rápidamente para reducir el riesgo de enfermarse de gravedad. Hacer planes con antelación puede ayudarlo a conseguir medicamentos lo antes posible. Utilice nuestra plantilla imprimible para diseñar su plan de tratamiento contra el COVID-19: drive.google.com/file/d/1oG1ryjWN5-JYaY1n1B1a5ASSlpyzOacP/view?usp=sharing
Copy: If you have COVID-19, getting medicine quickly can help you recover. Make a plan in advance so you can get medicine as soon as possible. Use our printable template to make your treatment plan: drive.google.com/file/d/1oG1ryjWN5-JYaY1n1B1a5ASSlpyzOacP/view?usp=sharing
Copy: If you test positive for COVID-19, you may be able to get treatment to help you recover, even if you don’t feel very sick. If you have mild to moderate symptoms and your symptoms began within the past few days, call your doctor or health care provider as soon as you can to talk about treatment. Learn more about treatments at covid19.colorado.gov/getting-covid-19-treatment.
Spanish: Si una prueba de detección del COVID-19 le dio positivo, puede que califique para un tratamiento (incluso si no se siente muy enfermo) que facilitará su recuperación. Si sus síntomas son de leves a moderados y empezaron en los últimos días, llame a su médico de cabecera o proveedor de atención médica tan pronto como pueda para preguntarles sobre el tratamiento. Aprenda más sobre estos tratamientos visitando covid19.colorado.gov/espanol/acceder-al-tratamiento.
Copy: If you test positive for #COVID19, you may be able to get treatment to help you recover. If you have mild to moderate symptoms and your symptoms began within the past few days, ask your doctor about treatment as soon as you can.
Copy: Antiviral COVID-19 medicine stops the virus from copying itself. Some antivirals are pills you take by mouth, while others are given through an injection. Talk with a health care provider to learn more about which medicine might be right for you.
Spanish: Los medicamentos antivirales contra el COVID-19 impiden que el virus se copie a sí mismo. Algunos antivirales son píldoras que se ingieren por vía oral, mientras que otros se administran por inyección. Consulte con un profesional de la salud para saber qué medicamento puede ser el adecuado en su caso.
Copy: Antiviral #COVID19 medicine stops the virus from copying itself. Some antivirals are pills, while others are given through an injection. Talk with a health care provider to learn more about which medicine is right for you.
Copy: Early treatment can help you recover from COVID-19. If you or a loved one has COVID-19, you may be able to get COVID-19 medicine, even if you don’t feel very sick. The best way for you to get medicine is by reaching out to your health care provider or doctor. If you do not have a doctor, reach out to a provider who has medicine available. Learn more about treatment at covid19.colorado.gov/treatment.
Spanish: Un tratamiento temprano puede ayudarlo a recuperarse del virus. Si usted o un ser querido tiene COVID-19, puede que califique para un medicamento (incluso si no se siente muy enfermo) que facilitará su recuperación. La mejor manera de obtener el medicamento es comunicándose con su proveedor de salud o con su médico. Si no tiene un médico, póngase en contacto con un proveedor que tenga medicamento disponible. Obtenga más información sobre este tratamiento visitando covid19.colorado.gov/espanol/acceder-al-tratamiento.
Copy: Early treatment can help you recover from #COVID19. If you or your loved one has COVID-19, you may be able to get medicine, even if you don’t feel very sick. Learn how you can seek treatment by visiting covid19.colorado.gov/treatment.
Copy: If you test positive or think you have COVID-19, you may be able to use telehealth to get medicine more quickly. It’s important to take COVID-19 medicine soon after you start feeling ill. Telehealth means connecting with a doctor over the phone or through a video call. Using telehealth, a doctor can work with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your needs. Some telehealth providers partner with pharmacies that can deliver medicine right to your door. Learn more about using telehealth for COVID-19 medicine: covid19.colorado.gov/telehealth-treatment
Spanish: Si una prueba de detección contra el COVID-19 le dio positivo, podrá usar servicios de telesalud para obtener un medicamento más rápidamente. Es importante tomar el medicamento poco después de empezar a sentirse mal. Mediante un servicio de telesalud puede conectarse con un médico por teléfono o a través de una videollamada. Gracias a este servicio, un médico podrá ayudarlo a diseñar un tratamiento que se adapte a sus necesidades. Algunos proveedores de telesalud colaboran con farmacias que pueden entregar medicamentos a domicilio. Aprenda más sobre los servicios de telesalud vinculados a medicamentos contra el COVID-19. Visite covid19.colorado.gov/espanol/acceder-al-tratamiento.
Copy: If you test positive or think you have COVID-19, you may be able to use telehealth to get medicine quickly. Telehealth means connecting with a doctor over the phone or through a video call. Learn more: covid19.colorado.gov/telehealth-treatment
Copy: Get quick access to lifesaving treatment for COVID-19 with the federal Test to Treat program. You can get tested for COVID-19, get a prescription for medicine from a health care provider (if appropriate), and have your prescription filled seamlessly. Learn more at covid19.colorado.gov/treatments.
Spanish: Acceda rápidamente a un tratamiento contra el COVID-19 con el programa federal “Test to Treat”. Puede hacerse la prueba de detección contra el COVID-19, obtener una receta para el medicamento por parte de un proveedor de atención médica (si es adecuado en su caso), y recoger su medicamento en un solo y mismo lugar. Para más detalles visite covid19.colorado.gov/espanol/acceder-al-tratamiento.
Copy: Get quick access to lifesaving treatment for #COVID19 with the #TestToTreat program. This program is a seamless process for early testing and treatment. Learn more at covid19.colorado.gov/treatments.