Traveling might seem like a distant memory for many of us, but with the holiday season in full swing, some of us might need to travel for essential reasons.

It's so important that those who will be traveling over the next few months take all the necessary precautions to keep everyone as safe as possible. Many countries have detailed guidelines on travel, so make yourself aware of these guidelines and put a plan in place that will get you to where you need to go in the safest way.

One important aspect of your travel plan this year should be a COVID-19 test. It gives you the knowledge you need to protect yourself and everyone else around you. With long lines and the increased personal contact associated with testing centers, many travelers are opting for Vault Health's at-home COVID-19 test kits.

Vault Health is a health care provider that specializes in personalized, at-home, virtual, and telecommunication consultations, testing, and treatment plans. Now they're using their knowledge and expertise of home testing kits to help everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vault teamed up with RUCDR Infinite Biologics and Spectrum Solutions to offer saliva testing in your home for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. No nasal passage discomfort needed, Vault's test is painless and so simple to do. It's also one of the first ones to be authorized by the FDA.

You can order a test online in minutes; answer a few questions about your possible symptoms (if you have any), risk factors, and pertinent health history along with shipping and billing details.

Once the kit has been delivered to your home, you log onto the Vault site and connect with a Vault test supervisor over a Zoom video call. The test supervisor will guide you through collecting your saliva in the provided test tube. The whole process takes just a few minutes.

Using the provided shipping label you send your sample back via prepaid expedited shipping.

When the lab receives your sample, you'll get a report of your results (positive, negative, or inconclusive) in 24 hours, along with recommendations on what you should do next regarding your results.

Vault test uses an RT-qPCR test which is very accurate and specific for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 genes in your sample, with only 2% of tests providing an inconclusive result.

Vault's at-home accurate and fast COVID-19 test kit is a much-needed service that offers convenience and simplicity. Everything is kept online and in your home to ensure no going to doctor offices, no wasting time in waiting rooms, and most importantly, no unnecessary person-to-person contact.

If you plan on traveling or want a COVID-19 test to give yourself peace of mind this season, we highly recommend Vault. It's the easiest, most pain-free, and fastest way to arm yourself with the knowledge you need this year.

If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 we always recommend going straight to your doctor and seeking medical advice, along with self-isolating and restricting your contact with others.

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It is important that we continue to follow the state, local, and CDC guidelines in order to keep ourselves, our families, and everyone safe during this time. Keep up to date on the latest guidelines and make sure you are aware of the symptoms and steps to take as per the CDC guidelines if you present with any of them.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html

COVID-19 Symptoms

Fever or chills

Cough

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Fatigue

Muscle or body aches

Headache

New loss of taste or smell

Sore throat

Congestion or runny nose

Nausea or vomiting

Diarrhea

Emergency warning signs of COVID-19;

Trouble breathing

Persistent pain or pressure in the chest

New confusion

Inability to wake or stay awake

Bluish lips or face

*This list does not include all possible symptoms, the CDC continues to update their list as they learn more about COVID-19.