COVID-19 Can Still Cause Serious Illness, Hospitalization and Even Death
People at Risk of Serious COVID – Everyone is at risk of COVID, even healthy people. COVID-19 can be very contagious and spreads quickly.
While serious health problems due to COVID can happen to people of all ages, some people are at even higher risk than others for getting very sick from COVID-19. Those people include:
- Older adults
- People who have underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes
Think You May Have COVID? Get Tested.
DC Health has worked with partners across the District to put COVID-19 rapid test kits at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), WIC clinics, a food service center, and public libraries. Click here to find a COVID-19 rapid test in DC.
You can also order 4 free COVID test kits to your home. Visit covidtests.gov to place your order.
Before You Throw Out “Expired” COVID Tests You Still Have at Home: Check FDA’s website to see if your COVID-19 tests’ expiration dates have been extended.
Get Your Free COVID Vaccine (Booster Shot) Today
COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free. Everyone 6 months and older should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine/booster.
COVID-19 vaccines are free for people living in the U.S. through their private health insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid plan. For adults without health insurance and adults whose insurance does not cover all vaccine costs, they can still get a free COVID vaccine through CDC’s Bridge Access Program.
Go to vaccines.gov to find a provider that offers free COVID-19 vaccines for adults through the Bridge Access Program. Learn More.
View a list of DC locations where adults and children can get their COVID, flu and other vaccines.
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Getting vaccinated against COVID can also protect you from getting Long COVID. Caring for someone with Long COVID? Click here for some helpful tips.
Questions about COVID vaccines for your children?Find answers from doctors at Children’s National Hospital.
Visit our COVID page to find out more about COVID vaccines for you and your family.