Patient Information

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As a clinician, you are in a position to provide guidance and accurate information about COVID-19 to your patients. Below, you will find links to resources and infographics in English and Spanish that can easily be shared with your patients.

Share information about COVID-19

Provide links to high quality information from trusted health resources, including local resources.

COVID-19 Testing Basics (FDA)
COVID-19 Antigen Test Recalls
Is it an Allergy or COVID-19? A brief presentation of the similarities and differences between allergies and COVID-19 (9/9/21)
COVID-19 and Asthma: What Patients Need to Know (Reviewed 6/29/22)
Caring for Pregnant Patients With Asthma During the COVID-19 Pandemic (5/17/22)
VA Guidebook on Long COVID
The Department of Veterans Affairs published a new guidebook on caring for veterans with long COVID. Titled the Whole Health System Approach to Long COVID, the guidebook provides information about signs, symptoms and treatments for the illness. The guidebook also includes metrics, such as surveys, to assess autonomic symptoms. This is an excellent resource when confronted with a patient with potential long COVID. (11/7/22)

Encourage Patients to Protect Themselves

Answers to the Top 6 Concerns about Vaccines from Your Local Epidemiologist. Republished with permission from Katelyn Jetelina, MPH, PhD. (7/30/21)
COVID-19 Vaccines: Questions and Answers (10/17/22)
Why Are People Wearing Masks on Their Faces? (8/19/20)
Do Your Part to Slow the Spread of COVID-19: Wear a Face Covering or Mask (7/20)
A Warning from the FDA: Beware of Fraudulent Coronavirus Tests, Vaccines and Treatments (3/25/20)
Strategies for Protecting Oneself (CDC)
Advice for the Public (WHO)
When and How to Wash your Hands (CDC)
Click to download and share our infographics (Updated October 2021)

Keep Patients Informed about Changes to Your Practice

Communication with patients is key during this time. Use your practice website, practice portal and established social media channels to communicate information regularly. Keep them informed of any potential changes to your policies on appointments, providing non urgent care, your availability via telemedicine platforms, etc.

Help patients prepare for a telemedicine visit: