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Free COVID At-Home Tests available at:

Madera County Department of Public Health | 1604 Sunrise Ave. Madera, CA 93638

Open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

*Limited to 1 kit per person.

How to Fight a COVID-19 Surge

It is important to remember that we are not in 2020 anymore. We have learned a lot throughout this pandemic and have many tools to prevent serious complications from COVID-19. Be prepared for if and when COVID-19 strikes.

1. Assess your risk

Based on the current evidence, a person with any of the conditions listed below is more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 or be sicker for a longer period of time.

Adults ages 65 and older
People with underlying medical conditions.
Some people are at increased risk of getting very sick or dying from COVID-19 because of where they live or work, or because they can’t get health care. This includes many people from racial and ethnic minority groups and people with disabilities.

Who might be high risk in your household?

Immunocompromised?

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Over 65?

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Pregnant?

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2.Use these resources to protect yourself and others.

	Test at Home: Everyone should stock up on at-home tests & test when sick or exposed. Order free test kits at covidtests.gov or visit a location above.
	Test to Treat: Visit a Test to Treat center if you are high-risk and think you have COVID so you can get treatment. It is important to start any COVID-19 treatments or medications ASAP to prevent becoming seriously ill. Find a test to treat center near you: click here
	Vaccinate: Everyone, especially those that are high-risk, should stay up to date on vaccinations. Get a updated COVID-19 vaccine when you are eligible. click here to see if you are due for a updated COVID-19 vaccine Book an appointment or find a walk-in clinic for a COVID-19 vaccine: click here
	Wear the Best Mask: N95 respirators are highly effective in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and work better than a surgical or cloth mask: click here to learn more High-risk individuals should wear N95 masks when in public spaces. Contact your local pharmacy or visit one of the locations above to get free N95 masks.

updated 4/11/24