Sick in Michigan? Flu and COVID-19 antivirals only help if you start early — and the window is short. A Michigan-licensed physician can review your symptoms online and send an antiviral prescription — Tamiflu for flu or Paxlovid for COVID — to your Michigan pharmacy the same day in most cases, for a flat $39. No appointment, no video visit.
No appointments, no waiting rooms. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes — from your phone or laptop, wherever you are.
Complete our short secure health assessment — including when your symptoms started — from your phone or computer. No video calls, no appointments, no waiting rooms.
A Michigan-licensed physician reviews your symptoms and history and determines whether an antiviral is appropriate — same day.
Your prescription is sent electronically to your Michigan pharmacy — Meijer, Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Kroger, or any pharmacy you choose. Same-day pickup in most cases.
These are the symptoms Michigan patients describe most during the November–March respiratory season. Flu and COVID-19 overlap heavily and are hard to tell apart without a test. If several apply, a Michigan-licensed physician can review your case and start treatment today.
Severe difficulty breathing or shortness of breath at rest, chest pain or pressure, bluish lips or face, confusion or trouble staying awake, inability to keep fluids down, or a stiff neck with a high fever. These can be emergencies and need in-person care. Online treatment is also not appropriate if you are pregnant, have severe kidney or liver disease, or are under 18 or 65 or older — please see a clinician in person.
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Get Flu & COVID Treatment — $39Flu and COVID-19 peak across Michigan during the long November–March cold season. Antivirals only work if you start them early, and the two windows are different. A same-day Michigan telehealth visit beats waiting days for an in-person slot.
Same first-line antivirals your local Michigan clinic prescribes — at a fraction of the cost, with no drive across town, no full waiting room during cold season, and no appointment. The prescription goes to your Michigan pharmacy.
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Get Treated Now — $39 VisitOnline flu and COVID care suits working adults, parents, students, and shift workers across Michigan who have likely uncomplicated illness and can't lose the early antiviral window to a waiting room. Vyta.co screens for red flags, reviews your health history, and sends antiviral prescriptions to your Michigan pharmacy only when a Michigan-licensed physician determines treatment is appropriate.
Influenza (the flu) and COVID-19 are contagious respiratory illnesses caused by different viruses. They share many symptoms — fever or chills, cough, sore throat, body aches, congestion, and fatigue — and can be difficult to tell apart without testing. COVID-19 is more likely to cause a new loss of taste or smell. Both range from mild to severe, and both have antiviral treatments that work best when started early in the illness.
Yes. Michigan law allows licensed physicians to evaluate patients and prescribe non-controlled medications through telehealth once a provider-patient relationship is established, under the Michigan Public Health Code (MCL 333.16284, enacted by Public Act 359 of 2016). Tamiflu and Paxlovid are non-controlled antivirals, so a Michigan-licensed physician can review your symptoms online and prescribe when appropriate. Controlled substances require an in-person evaluation and are not prescribed online.
You complete a secure online assessment describing your symptoms, when they started, any COVID-19 test result, your medical history, current medications, allergies, and your Michigan pharmacy preference. A Michigan-licensed physician reviews the information and may follow up if more detail is needed. If antiviral treatment is appropriate and within the effective window, the physician can send an electronic prescription to your selected Michigan pharmacy for same-day pickup in most cases.
Vyta.co does not automatically prescribe antivirals. If your answers suggest an emergency warning sign, pregnancy, severe kidney or liver disease, a significant drug interaction, or that you are outside the treatment window, the clinician may recommend in-person care or supportive treatment instead.
Telehealth may be appropriate for adults aged 18–64 with typical flu or COVID-19 symptoms who are early in their illness and have no emergency warning signs. Antivirals help most when started promptly — within about 48 hours of flu symptoms or within 5 days of COVID-19 symptoms.
Because flu and COVID-19 look alike, your clinician reviews the full intake — including any test result — before deciding whether an antiviral is clinically appropriate.
Online care is not right for every respiratory illness. Call 911, go to the ER, or see a clinician in person if any of the following apply.
For influenza, clinicians commonly consider oseltamivir (Tamiflu), typically 75 mg twice daily for five days, started within about 48 hours of symptom onset for the most benefit. For COVID-19 in adults at higher risk of progression, nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) is a five-day course that must be started within 5 days of symptom onset.
Paxlovid (ritonavir) interacts with many common medications — including certain statins, blood thinners, and heart-rhythm drugs — so your clinician reviews your current medications before prescribing and adjusts for kidney function. Common oseltamivir side effects include nausea; supportive care such as rest, fluids, and fever reducers helps both illnesses. Your clinician chooses the medication and duration based on your symptoms, test results, history, and the time since onset.
Annual flu vaccination and staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of severe illness. Frequent handwashing, staying home when sick, improving indoor ventilation, and wearing a mask around others when you have symptoms all help limit spread. People with chronic conditions or weakened immune systems benefit most from early evaluation if symptoms appear.
That is common — the two are hard to distinguish on symptoms alone. A home or pharmacy COVID-19 test can help, and you can report the result in your intake. Either way, a clinician can review your presentation and, when appropriate and within the treatment window, prescribe the right antiviral for the most likely cause.
Vyta treats patients physically located in Michigan, with the antiviral sent to the pharmacy you choose — Meijer, Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Kroger, or your local independent.
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