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COVID-19 Treatment Self-Assessment

COVID-19 Treatment Self-Assessment

This guidance is based on known evidence as of May 26, 2023.

COVID-19 treatments are currently available in B.C. and may benefit some people who have recently tested positive for COVID-19.

They have been shown to prevent COVID-19 from getting worse in high-risk patients if taken within 7 days of symptoms starting.

These treatments do not prevent COVID-19. Important safety considerations, like how they interact with other medications, may limit their use for some people.

Currently, these treatments are recommended for people who are moderate-to-severely immunocompromised, and/or 60 years or older with a high-risk chronic condition. For more information, visit Paxlovid for B.C. residents.

Find out if you might benefit from treatment

Answer each question carefully. Your responses will help to determine if it would be safe for you to receive treatment for COVID-19.

If it looks like you might benefit from the treatment, you will be directed to call Service BC for further assessment. They will review these questions in more detail with you, and may connect you to a healthcare team who can access your medication and health information. The healthcare team will seek more information and make decisions based on their clinical assessment.

If you are unable to fill out the questionnaire online and need help to complete it over the phone, please call Service BC at 1-888-268-4319.