COVID-19 vaccine appointments for ages 6 months+
Scheduling your COVID-19 vaccine:
Patients with Medicaid insurance must call to schedule and confirm vaccines are available.
ARC offers COVID-19 vaccines to new and established patients ages 6 months+.
The COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for the individuals below*:
- Patients over the age of 65
- Patients 6 months and older
- Pregnant patients
- Patients ages 6-23 months, regardless of risk factors
- Patients 19 years and older, regardless of risk factors
*Recommendations per American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Practice
If you are not in any of these high-risk groups, you can still benefit from the vaccine. We will provide information about the risks and benefits of the vaccine during your visit.
Visit our COVID-19 Vaccine page for pricing.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
Most people, especially children and those under 60 years of age with no chronic medical conditions, who contract COVID-19 develop very mild symptoms that may include:
- Congestion or runny nose
- Dry cough
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Sore throat
Read more about COVID-19 symptoms.
When should you contact a doctor or APC?
You should seek medical advice if you develop fever, dry cough, fatigue, or shortness of breath, especially if you are over 60 or have underlying health conditions. If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19, seek medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include:
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New confusion or inability to arouse
Bluish lips or face
Need immediate advice? Consider an on-demand virtual visit. ARC’s NormanMD is a convenient telemedicine subscription service that grants you access to ARC adult medicine and pediatric doctors or advanced practice clinicians (APCs) 24/7/365. You can instant message or video chat within minutes (fees may apply). Learn more or sign up at NormanMD.ARC.clinic.
How can you schedule a COVID-19 test?
If you are experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms, you can book a direct COVID-19 test offered only at a select group of ARC clinics. Direct COVID-19 testing is available during the day, evenings, and weekends.
If you are experiencing symptoms, such as fever, dry cough, or fatigue, it is recommended that you be evaluated by a physician or APC before testing. A visit with a physician or APC is required to prescribe medication for treatment.
Schedule your COVID-19 test online.
How can you treat COVID-19?
Treatment must be started within 5-7 days after you first develop symptoms to be effective. Most people with COVID-19 experience mild illness and can recover at home. You can treat symptoms with over-the-counter medicines, like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or a prescription, such as antiviral medication, to help you feel better.
If you have COVID-19 and are more likely to get very sick, treatments are available that can reduce your risk of hospitalization and death.
Learn more about the different types of COVID-19 treatment.
How can you prevent the spread of COVID-19?
If you experience symptoms of COVID-19 or any other viral illness, you can spread the virus to others. There are precautions you can take to prevent spreading it to others: isolation, masking, and avoiding contact with people who are at high risk of getting very sick.
Regardless of your vaccination status, you should isolate from others when you have COVID-19 or any other viral illness that can cause severe complications for high-risk individuals.
You should isolate yourself from others until your fever has been resolved for at least 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medications) AND your symptoms are improving.
Learn how to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19.