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Measles cases are on the rise globally and here in Illinois the number is increasing as well. Vaccines are 97% effective in preventing this highly contagious disease.  To learn more about this infection and get information on vaccination, go to https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/measles.html.  Learn how to identify measles and the safe and effective vaccine that can prevent this potentially life-threatening infection for adults and children. 

COVID-19 Outpatient Treatment

COVID-19 medications are now available through your doctor, local pharmacies, and health clinics.

If you have COVID-19 symptoms and test positive, do not wait to get treated.

COVID-19 Therapeutics

Therapeutics are outpatient treatments that can be used to prevent COVID-19 or treat eligible patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 and have mild to moderate symptoms.

For eligible patients, early treatment and prevention can help improve patient outcomes, reduce hospitalizations, and even save lives.

Test-to-Treat Locator

You must take oral COVID-19 medication within 5 days of your first COVID-19 symptoms and IV medications within 7 days.

If you’ve tested positive for COVID-19 or have COVID-like symptoms, contact the IDPH-SIU Medicine Test to Treat program. If you have COVID-19 and are at a high risk of getting very sick, an oral treatment may help you recover. If needed, SIU Medicine can prescribe that medication and put you on the road to recovery.

Schedule a telehealth appointment:
Call 217-545-5100
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Test to Treat program can provide faster, easier access to lifesaving COVID-19 treatments at no cost to you (patient insurance, if present, may be billed).

Patient Experience Survey

The Illinois Department of Public Health wants to know about your experience acquiring therapeutics.

Becoming A Provider

Facilities and providers that would like to be considered as a location for COVID-19 therapeutics can register with IDPH by submitting their information through the New Provider Site Registration form.

Therapeutics Locator

The COVID-19 therapies require a prescription by a licensed and authorized provider. The Therapeutics Locator is intended for provider use.

If you have any questions about therapeutics, please contact dph.mabtherapy@illinois.gov