Treatments | COVID-19 | Flu | Infectious Respiratory Diseases

Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider or Pharmacist About COVID-19 and Flu Treatments

This guide can help you talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or another health care provider. Asking questions now can help you know what treatments are available and how to get them if you do get sick.

Last Updated 11/25/2025

Treatments | COVID-19 | Flu | Infectious Respiratory Diseases

Symptom, Test, Treat, Recover: COVID-19 and Flu Antivirals

COVID-19 and flu don’t have to mean severe illness. Antiviral treatments can help stop these viruses from multiplying and keep you from feeling worse—but timing matters.

Last Updated 11/25/2025

Treatments | Cost and Coverage | COVID-19

Cost and Coverage of Antivirals

Antiviral treatments are available with a prescription at no or low-cost to many people.

Last Updated 03/18/2025

Treatments | COVID-19 | Flu

The Underutilization of COVID-19 and Flu Antivirals

The introduction of COVID-19 and influenza (flu) antivirals marked a significant advancement in the battle against two potentially life-threatening viral respiratory diseases. However, despite their proven benefits, data suggest a concerning gap between the need for these treatments and prescription rates, particularly among high-risk and underserved communities.

Last Updated 03/06/2025

Treatments | COVID-19 | Flu

Antiviral Treatments for COVID-19 & Flu: How They Work and Why They Matter

Last Updated 02/20/2025

Antiviral treatments are prescription medications that can help the body fight viral infections – easing symptoms, shortening the length of sickness, and lowering the risk of spreading the infection. They’re especially valuable for older adults and other high-risk groups, but data shows a persistent gap between the need for these treatments and actual prescription rates.

The Alliance for Aging Research partnered with CVEEP to host a discussion on antiviral treatments for flu and COVID-19 – who should take them, how they work, the need to start them quickly after an infection, and what people should do if they are sick.

Vaccines | Treatments

CVEEP 2024 Highlight Reel

Check out highlights from CVEEP’s resources, campaigns, events, and videos in 2024.

Last Updated 01/24/2025

Infectious Respiratory Diseases | Immunocompromised | Older Adult | Treatments | Vaccines

Preparing for Respiratory Illness Season: A Guide for Long-term Care

Ahead of respiratory disease season this fall and winter, developing a care plan for vaccination, testing, and treatment can help protect loved ones in long-term care facilities from serious illness and make a potentially stressful time more manageable.

Last Updated 12/10/2024

Treatments | COVID-19 | Immunocompromised | Older Adult

CVEEP Explains: Antiviral Treatments

Dr. Katelyn Jetelina and Dr. Bertha Hidalgo explain what you need to know about antiviral treatments.

Last Updated 11/20/2024

Treatments | COVID-19

Antivirals Fact Sheet

There are treatment options available that can help reduce the severity of symptoms and the risk of hospitalization and death among people who are at high risk for severe COVID-19. Unfortunately, many of those who need COVID-19 treatments don’t know treatments are an option and aren’t getting them.

Last Updated 10/19/2024

Know Your Symptoms

Staying up to date with recommended vaccines is your best first line of defense; however, infections may still occur, so it is important to act quickly at the first sign of symptoms or a positive test. If you begin to experience symptoms, there are testing and treatment options available for you.

Last Updated 09/17/2024