COVID-19 Treatment
The coronavirus spreads by invading cells, making copies of itself, and moving on to attack other cells throughout the body, often causing permanent damage. Stopping this process within its first few days is critical for decreasing symptom severity, and helping to keep patients from being hospitalized and dying from COVID. This makes early diagnosis and treatment extremely important
Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston offers two options for treating the virus - antibody infusions and antiviral oral medications. Both treatments are effective at alleviating symptoms and stopping further damage from being caused by the virus. Supplies are limited. Talk to your provider about whether or not you qualify for treatment.
Treatment options
There are antiviral medications that can help to lessen the severity of COVID-19 symptoms. They must be started within five days of diagnosis (or symptom onset).
Oral medications can be taken from home. IV medications can be administered in a healthcare setting. Both options include five days of treatment.
Additional Information
The CDC continues to recommend that everyone eligible get a COVID-19 vaccine. In addition, you are encouraged to take precautions and to make an appointment to be tested as soon as you suspect you may have COVID-19. Treatments must begin within five days of symptom onset or a positive test result (whichever comes first); so your quick action may be the deciding factor for whether or not you qualify for one of these life-saving treatments.
