*VA healthcare enrollees do not require a referral or prior authorization and can receive urgent care at any VA authorized urgent care provider. *From registration to discharge, estimated visit time is based on varying factors including but not limited to patient needs, volume, and staffing. Paxlovid is only available with a prescription. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible after diagnosis of COVID-19 and within 5 days of symptom onset. We recommend treatment with COVID-19-specific therapy such as Paxlovid for certain symptomatic adult patients who have mild to moderate COVID-19 and are at increased risk for progression to severe disease (e.g., based on older age, immune status, COVID-19 vaccination history, and comorbidities associated with progression such as obesity, chronic lung disease, heart disease, age over 65 and certain disabilities) as well as all immunocompromised adults and adults with multiple risk factors for progression to severe disease. If the provider determines that medications are needed, a prescription will be sent to your pharmacy of choice on your behalf. If additional care is needed, you may be referred to a specialist. ![]() ***A MedExpress provider will evaluate you and provide appropriate treatment if possible. Timing of results may vary due to demand. **COVID-19 rapid testing results are typically delivered during the patient’s visit. ![]() (For example, some jurisdictions may accept a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test result while others require a negative result from a PCR test that is sent to a reference laboratory for testing.) *If you are seeking a COVID-19 test for travel, before visiting MedExpress, please confirm the type of COVID-19 test required for entry into the jurisdiction you are traveling to as the type of COVID-19 test result accepted may vary by jurisdiction.
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