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COVID-19, short for Coronavirus Disease 2019, is an infectious respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. It was first identified in late 2019 and quickly spread globally, leading to a pandemic. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, with severity ranging from mild to severe, sometimes resulting in death, especially among older adults and those with underlying health conditions. COVID-19 primarily spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
Yes, there is a 15-minute monitoring period after each dose.
Common symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, and loss of taste or smell. If you are feeling unwell or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, testing is recommended.
COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death caused by COVID-19.
PCR tests detect the virus’s genetic material and are highly accurate but take longer. Antigen tests detect specific proteins from the virus and provide quicker results.
At Mitchell’s Drug Stores we feel we are family and we are committed to ensuring we have a happy and healthy family.
At Mitchell’s Drug Stores we feel we are all family and we are committed to ensuring we have a happy and healthy family.