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As far as we're concerned, a well-stocked medicine cabinet has to include a few at-home cold, flu, and COVID tests — especially during peak sick season. (Is it just us, or is everyone around us getting the sniffles?) We stand by the eight home testing kits below to help keep you healthy (and sane) all season.
A COVID test you can pick up on your way home…
One thing we learned in 2020: It’s always helpful to have a rapid COVID test ready at home. Each box comes with two testing kits that will give you results in 10 minutes. It comes with easy-to-follow instructions and costs less than $20. ($16.99, CVS)
A COVID test that also tests for the flu…
This 3-in-1 at-home kit tests for COVID and flu A and flu B viruses, and gets you results in 15 minutes with one swab and five drops. It’s a great kit to have on hand if you have kids in school during peak cold and flu season (which is right now). ($24.99, CVS)
A cold, flu, and COVID test you can get delivered…
No time to head to the pharmacy? No problem. You can get this highly-rated cold, flu, and COVID test delivered straight to your doorstep within a few days (or overnight if you’re a Prime member). You can get one test for under $12, or four tests for just under $40. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)
A COVID test with over 19,000 ratings…
According to Amazon reviewers, this is the GOAT of at-home COVID tests. This bestseller comes with two swab kits that share results in 15 minutes. Reviewers say it’s easy to use and consider it more sensitive (and, therefore, more reliable) than others. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)
An all-inclusive kit to get you through sniffles season…
This cheery kit comes with $75 worth of remedies, meds, and tools to help soothe symptoms and keep tabs on your health. It comes with an at-home COVID test, fast-acting cold and flu meds, immune-boosting tabs, restorative herbal tea, nasal inhaler, lip balm, soothing cough drops, and a $20 credit that can be used toward a virtual visit. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)
A digital thermometer that’s kid-friendly…
This children and baby thermometer has passed the mom check thanks to its soft, waterproof silicone material and flexible, comfortable tip. It takes about eight seconds to read body temperature and cleans easily. We also love that it changes colors based on the reading for clarity: green for normal, yellow for elevated, and red for a high temperature. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)
An easy way to check your vitamin C levels…
Paying attention to your vitamin C levels can help keep you healthy over the winter. This at-home test connects to an app on your phone to give you in-depth insights in less than a minute. Via the app, you’ll be able to look at your vitamin C levels and manage a possible vitamin C deficiency. It even tells you how different food and drinks affect your body’s vitamin C levels. Knowledge is power. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)
A test that analyzes acute inflammation…
This in-depth vitamin D and inflammation test uses a sample from — fair warning — a finger prick to show levels of important biomarkers: vitamin D levels and high-sensitivity CRP (or C-reactive protein, which your liver creates as a response to inflammation). Once you register your test and mail in your sample, physicians will review your results and share clear, actionable insights directly to your online account. ($99, Everlywell)
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