Preventing COVID-19 is much safer than treating it. Vaccines may protect you from getting infected. They can also help keep you from getting really sick. Even for people who develop a mild case of COVID-19, the symptoms can still bring discomfort. Common symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, body aches, new loss of taste or smell, “brain fog,” and more. These symptoms can last for weeks or even months for some people.  Some people who have had COVID-19 develop a condition called long COVID. Long COVID is when symptoms continue for four or more weeks. Long COVID can happen to anyone, including people who were never hospitalized for COVID-19. Vaccines can reduce long COVID, for adults and children, particularly among those who stay up to date. Getting vaccinated can also help keep your loved ones safe. This is especially important for those around you who can't be vaccinated. Visit MySpot.nc.gov for more information. Treatments for COVID-19 may be a good option for people who have tested positive for COVID-19 and have symptoms. Treatments are particularly important for people at high risk of getting really sick from COVID-19, like people with heart disease, diabetes or who are pregnant. Talk with a health care provider to decide if treatment makes sense for you. You can also go to MySpot.nc.gov/FindTreatment for more information. Treatments do not stop you from catching COVID-19 again later. Treatments do not stop you from spreading COVID-19 to others.