We are all excited that the vaccine is here and there is a light at the end of the tunnel. For now the best ways to reduce your chance of infection is by practicing the 4 W’s:
Please note our temporary hours during the Coronavirus Pandemic:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 – 5:30
Saturdays: 8:00-1:00
Sick and well visits are kept to separate appointment blocks
Due to COVID-19 our walk in hours are temporarily suspended
We offer telemedicine visits for sick and well visits.
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Updated 12/18/2020
What is considered a “direct exposure” to COVID-19?
A direct exposure is defined as any of the following:
“I sat with my friend 7 days ago, they had no symptoms, they tested positive today, am I exposed?” No.
“I sat with my friend 2 days ago, they had no symptoms, they tested positive today, am I exposed?” Yes.
“I sat with my friend yesterday for 15 minutes, both of us were wearing masks, they tested positive today, am I exposed?” Yes.
What is considered an “indirect exposure” to COVID-19?
This is when you are exposed to someone who was exposed to an individual with COVID-19. This is not considered a true exposure and you do not need to quarantine.
My child has had a direct exposure to COVID-19 – what now?
Quarantine rules for the child:
Your child needs to quarantine at home for 14 days from the time of exposure.
For older kids that can isolate from the rest of the family – they should stay in their room as much as possible, use a designated bathroom, wear masks in common areas of the home, and wash hands often.
For younger kids that can’t isolate – try to keep other children separate as much as possible, parents should try to wear masks and wash hands as much as possible.
Quarantine rules for the household:
If someone in your household was exposed, but is not showing any symptoms – the other family members in the home do not need to quarantine.
If someone in your household was exposed and develops symptoms – that person should get tested, and the other family members should quarantine until the results are back – if positive then follow quarantine rules as above, if negative they should still complete their 14 day quarantine.
Should I get my child tested if they were exposed and don’t have any symptoms?
It is NOT necessary or recommended to get tested if they don’t have any symptoms. If you want to get tested anyway, it is recommended to wait at least 5-7 days from exposure to do the test. BUT a negative test does not mean you can end quarantine early, they still must complete the 14 days.
My child has tested positive for COVID-19 – what now?
Quarantine rules for the child:
Your child is currently contagious and needs to quarantine until all of the following criteria are met:
Infected individuals should stay in their room as much as possible, use a designated bathroom if possible, wear masks when in common areas of the home, and do frequent hand-washing.
Quarantine rules for the household:
If someone in your household tests positive – the other members of the family that live in the home need to quarantine for 14 days from the last contact with the infected person.
*** If the infected person is a young child and cannot isolate from the rest of the family – the other family members need to quarantine for 14 days from the time that individual is no longer considered contagious, which would be 10 days + 14 days = 24 days from exposure!
I had COVID-19 and now I want to prove that I am no longer contagious, what should I do?
The COVID-19 PCR tests are very sensitive and can often detect viral particles for up to 3 months after an infection. It is highly likely that you would test positive again, even though you are no longer contagious. It is NOT needed to obtain repeat testing to prove that you are not contagious anymore.
We would like to travel for the holidays – what do I need to know?
**Avoiding travel is the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19
**Do not travel if you are sick or if you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19
If travel is necessary:
Where can I get my child tested for COVID-19?
*** Please call our office to let us know where your child was tested and the results of the test
If symptomatic:
If asymptomatic: