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This guide provides general consumer health information. The resources here are for information only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, please contact a licensed healthcare provider.

COVID-19 Health Information

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Health and safety information for the COVID-19 pandemic. Symptoms, personal protection, and information about schools, people at increased risk, children and young adults, and caring for someone who is ill with COVID-19.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Public health and research updates on COVID-19.
World Health Organization (WHO) - Rolling updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Updates and public health information on the worldwide pandemic.
COVID19.CA.GOV
Tracking, updates, and health information from the State of California.
City of San Francisco - Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Health information and help center for the City of San Francisco. Health and safety information, help with housing, food and utilities, and opportunities to volunteer during the crisis.
Get tested in SF
Information on whether and how to get tested for COVID-19, with map of free and paid test sites.
UCSF - Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
UCSF news and updates on COVID-19.

General Health Information

Here are resources for general health information provided by nationally respected medical and health sciences institutions.

These information resources cannot take the place of consulting health care providers.

MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus offers accessible and reliable information on health conditions and wellness, a medical dictionary and encyclopedia, health information in many languages, extensive drug information, and health research news. MedlinePlus is produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), and is an excellent starting place.

NIH Health Information
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Health Information website includes information on clinical trials, health information hotlines, and NIH publications. Health conditions are explored for particular groups and populations, and can be browsed by bodily location.
UCSF Medical Center
The UCSF Medical Center website features information on health research at UCSF, medical tests and patient education materials, an A-Z guide on conditions and treatments, and assistance with finding health providers and requesting appointments.
FamilyDoctor
Produced by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the FamilyDoctor website features health information for women, men, parents and children, seniors, and an A-Z guide to health conditions. A Smart Patient Guide helps with a variety of topics including insurance, and an Over-the-Counter Guide looks at non-prescription medications.
Mayo Clinic
The Mayo Clinic website offers extensive information on diseases and health conditions, symptoms and their possible causes, drugs and supplements, tests and procedures, first aid and self-care, and healthy lifestyles.

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