COVID-19
Looking for COVID-19 Testing?
This Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Testing Site Locator offers a map with all COVID-19 testing sites across Broward County and the entire state.
This Department of Health and Human Services COVID Tests site provides the information for placing an order for free at-home tests.
At-home tests are available for sale around the U.S. Check with local retailers and pharmacies to see where at-home tests are available. Authorized at-home over-the-counter tests do not require a prescription and are typically available online or at local stores. To review the shelf life of your at-home test, click here.
Looking for COVID-19 Testing?
Looking for COVID-19 Vaccination Site?
This Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Locator offers a map with all COVID-19 vaccine sites across Broward County and the entire state.
Another way: text your zip code to GETVAX (438829) in English or VACUNA (822862) in Spanish to find the closest site offering the vaccine.
Florida residents who are homebound or need in-home vaccination should complete this survey. For assistance completing the survey, call 866-779-6121 or email [email protected].
Looking for COVID-19 Vaccination Site?
Treatment Locator?
This Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Treatment Site Locator offers a map with all COVID-19 treatment sites across Broward County and the entire state.
Treatment Locator?
Questions about COVID-19 Vaccine?
You’re right to ask questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.
It’s understandable if you feel mistrust about the COVID-19 vaccine. And it’s smart to ask questions. Because getting informed is the key to protecting yourself and your loved ones from the risks of coronavirus. It’s also the first step to getting our lives back, along with all those special moments we’ve been missing out on.
Find the answers here.
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COVID-19 and Mental Health: Need Help?
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on our lives. Many of us face challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions in adults and children.
Public health actions, such as social distancing, are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Still, they can make us feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. Learning to cope with stress healthily will make you, the people you care about, and those around you become more resilient.
Stress can cause the following:
- Feelings of fear, anger, sadness, worry, numbness, or frustration
- Changes in appetite, energy, desires, and interests
- Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
- Difficulty sleeping or nightmares
- Physical reactions, such as headaches, body pains, stomach problems, and skin rashes
- Worsening of chronic health problems
- Worsening of mental health conditions
- Increased use of tobacco, alcohol, and other substances
It is natural to feel stress, anxiety, grief, and worry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are ways that you can help yourself, others, and your community manage stress.
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Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress
Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including those on social media. It’s good to be informed, but constantly hearing about the pandemic can be upsetting. Consider limiting news to just a couple of times a day and disconnecting from phone, tv, and computer screens for a while. Here are other ways to cope with stress:
- Take care of your body.
- Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate.
- Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
- Exercise regularly.
- Get plenty of sleep.
- Avoid excessive alcohol, tobacco, and substance use.
- Continue with routine preventive measures (such as vaccinations, cancer screenings, etc.) as recommended by your healthcare provider.
- Get vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine when available.
- Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
- Talk with others you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress
Helping Others Cope
Taking care of yourself can better equip you to take care of others. During times of social distancing, it is essential to stay connected with your friends and family. Helping others cope with stress through phone calls or video chats can help you and your loved ones feel less lonely or isolated.
