Free COVID and flu test available, along with several flu treatments

Special to The Canton News 

Mississippians ages thirteen and older who are not feeling well can now get tested for both the flu and COVID at all County Health Departments. Patients who test positive for the flu can also receive treatment with Tamiflu, as the country enters what are historically the most high-risk months for respiratory viruses.  

To take advantage of the health department’s Test and Treat program, walk-ins are welcome, but patients can also make an appointment by calling the MSDH scheduling line at 855-767-0170.  Patients who test positive for the flu within forty-eight hours of their onset of symptoms can receive Tamiflu when clinically eligible. 

Health departments also offer vaccinations for the flu and COVID for ages six months to adults. RSV immunizations are available for infants. 
To find the nearest County Health Department, visit MSDH.ms.gov and select “LOCATIONS” on the top right menu bar, or visit MSDH.ms.gov/page/19,0,166.html.

Appointments can also be made on the new MSDH mobile app, which can be downloaded for free in Apple and Android stores under “MSDH Healthy App.”

Mississippians can stay up to date on news and updates on the MSDH Healthy Mobile App, on the Department of Health website and on social media - Facebook.com/healthyms, Twitter.com/msdh and Instagram.com/healthy.ms.