COVID-19 Care
All COVID-19 vaccinations and testing through Aspirus are accessed through your primary care provider. Community pharmacies also are a resource for COVID-19 vaccinations.
If you’re experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms, please reach out to your primary care provider's office to make an appointment.
If you think you’re experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
The hallmark symptoms of COVID-19 are:
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19. The CDC website has a wealth of information related to signs and symptoms related to COVID-19.
What is considered an "exposure" to COVID-19?
Please refer to the CDC website for the latest guidance on COVID-19 exposures.
What is the difference between a diagnostic and antibody test?
Diagnostic: Diagnostic testing confirms active infection.
Antibody: Antibody testing detects susceptibility for and past infection of COVID-19. Aspirus providers can now order COVID-19 antibody tests. Testing will be performed daily, with results available within 24 hours of the sample arriving at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital Lab. Antibody testing can be performed at any Aspirus lab location and patients are not being referred to the alternative testing sites.
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How do I protect myself and others?
First and foremost, get vaccinated and boosted! Vaccination is the safest, most effective way to protect yourself against COVID-19. By doing the additional things below, our community can help slow the spread of the virus. We’re all in this together.
- Avoid large gatherings
- Avoid touching your face
- Wear cloth face coverings in public settings
- Wash your hands often
- Sanitize frequently touched surfaces
- Stay away from others when you are sick
- Avoid non-essential travel
- Cover nose and mouth when sneezing/coughing