STAY SAFE. STAY UP TO DATE.
Protect your health and the people you love. Vaccines are safe, effective, save millions of lives and are the best defense against many infectious diseases. If you are 65+ or have a compromised immune system, you may be more vulnerable to certain diseases, so get vaccinated today. You have the power to prevent and protect. Contact Aging Ahead at 636-207-0847 for information on receiving vaccines and accessing transportation to appointments and upcoming vaccination clinics.
COVID-19 TESTS
Testing remains critically important to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, as well as to quickly diagnose COVID-19 so that it can be effectively treated. Ordering through the free at-home test program was suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests. You can still find information about other opportunities to get the at-home tests at www.covidtests.gov. If you need assistance call us at 1-800-243-6060.
GOOD NEWS!!
Health insurance companies and group health plans can now cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests. Insurance companies and health plans are required to cover 8 free over-the-counter at-home tests per covered individual per month, through preferred pharmacies, retailers or other entities with no out-of-pocket costs. These actions remove financial barriers and expand access to COVID-19 tests for millions of people. https://www.cms.gov/how-to-get-your-at-home-OTC-COVID-19-test-for-free
How Missourians can get a free COVID-19 test:
- Locate local vaccination options at MOStopsCovid.com. If you need assistance call us at 1-800-243-6060.
- Individuals can also contact their pharmacy to learn about scheduling a vaccine or booster shot.
About the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: DHSS seeks to be the leader in protecting health and keeping people safe. More information about DHSS can be found at health.mo.gov or find us on Facebook and Twitter @HealthyLivingMo.
Lost COVID-19 Vaccination Card
Local Departments of Health cannot replace lost CDC Vaccination Record cards received at the time of a COVID-19 vaccine. If you need a report showing proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, please reach out to the appropriate office: There may be a small fee to obtain the vaccination records.
- St Louis County – 314-615-0600 administration.doh@stlouisco.com
- St Charles County – 636-949-7400 pubhealth@sccmo.org
- Franklin County – 636-583-7300
- Jefferson County – 636-797-3737
Long Covid
Although most people with COVID-19 get better within weeks of illness, some people experience post-COVID conditions, or long COVID conditions, which include a wide range of new, returning or ongoing health problems people can experience four or more weeks after first being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Visit the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for more information.
Avoid COVID-19 Scams
Have you gotten robocalls, text messages, or emails offering COVID-19 tests in exchange for your Medicare Number? Be careful! Scammers are selling fake and unauthorized at-home COVID-19 test kits in exchange for your personal or medical information. Do not give out your Medicare Number for COVID-19 test kits! Make sure to purchase FDA-approved COVID-19 test kits from legitimate providers. Over-the-counter or at-home tests are available for sale around the U.S. at many reputable and trustworthy retailers and pharmacies. Remember, each household in the U.S. can also have four free COVID-19 at-home tests shipped directly to their home at no cost. Visit COVIDtests.gov to order tests or learn more about testing. If you suspect fraud, call 1-800-MEDICARE to report it.
Additional Links
CDC: Understanding mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
CDC: FAQs about COVID-19 Vaccination
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