Skip to main navigation ABOUT US CONTACT US CAREERS FIND A DOCTOR Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Patients Breadcrumb HOME / PATIENTS Helpful Resources for Patients Southwestern Health Resources (SWHR) is committed to providing valuable, up-to-date information to patients concerned about the coronavirus and how it may affect you and those you care about. This page offers resources and tools for you to use and share with others, including printable handouts and web links. COVID-19 vaccine information The following resources are available to help you register for a COVID-19 vaccination and also answer questions and provide additional information about getting a vaccine. North Texas county and city information — The North Texas Commission has shared links for vaccine registration and the latest news in your county, including Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant. Links for many North Texas cities are also available. Putting COVID Numbers and Vaccinations into Context — The Joint Commission Department of Research has supplied healthcare providers and the general public with meaningful context around COVID-19 data. UT Southwestern — UT Southwestern is offering the vaccine to both non-UTSW patients and UTSW patients. Also, learn about distribution phases and when you are eligible to get the vaccine. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Find product information about each of the available U.S. vaccines, as well as nationwide vaccination data. RELIABLE WEBSITES Visit only trusted, credible sites for news and information. Below are some agency and government resources that provide the latest guidance and education. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) How to Protect Yourself Protect Your Family Protect Your Home Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Texas Health Resources UT Southwestern PRINTABLE HANDOUTS These helpful PDF guides can be printed or shared. Prevention and Care 5 Steps to Wash Your Hands (English | Spanish) Caring for Yourself at Home if You're Sick (English | Spanish) Coping with cabin fever (English | Spanish) Coronavirus Prevention Tips (English | Spanish) How to Care for Someone Who Is Sick (English | Spanish) Keeping Your Home Safe (English | Spanish) Managing anxiety during the COVID-19 outbreak (English | Spanish) Protecting those in close living quarters (English | Spanish) Taking care of yourself when you have COVID-19 (English) What to Do When You’ve Been Exposed (English | Spanish) Just for Kids Charlie Learns About Coronavirus (storybook) (English | Spanish) Q&A for Parents/Talking to Kids About COVID-19 (English | Spanish) Q&A for Teens (English) Information and Guidelines Advice for people at high risk (English | Spanish) Call first! Avoid exposing others to COVID-19 (English | Spanish) Safe return to your physician's office (English) Social distancing (English | Spanish) Slowing the spread of COVID-19: Flattening the curve (English | Spanish) Weighing activity risks (English) What essential workers can do to stay safe (English | Spanish) What is COVID-19? (English | Spanish) When to call for help (English) Your heart and the new coronavirus: Don't ignore heart symptoms (English | Spanish) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) How is the virus that causes COVID-19 different from other coronaviruses? How long does the virus that causes COVID-19 live? How should I clean surfaces if I or a family member has COVID-19? How should I wash towels, linens and other laundry of person who has COVID-19? Why is the virus making some young and healthy people very sick? What is the average length of COVID-19 illness (mild and severe)? FAQ Source: Healthwise TALK TO US For more information about Southwestern Health Resources or to find out more about our healthcare options. Home For Employers For Doctors For Patients Find A Doctor About Us Next Generation ACO Model Information Privacy Policy Sitemap Texas Health Resources Request An Appointment Patient Portal (MyChart) UT Southwestern Medical Center Request An Appointment Patient Portal (MyChart)