January 19, 2022

Due to the increase in positive COVID-19 cases, we are a few days behind in calling individuals.  We are continuing to call, but it might take a few days.

If you test positive for COVID-19, you need to go home, try to isolate yourself from others in the household (if possible), and treat the symptoms.  If you have any medical concerns, please contact a healthcare provider, urgent care, or the hospital.

Current CDC guidelines state if you test positive, to stay home for 5 days after the start of symptoms (or from the day you tested positive if asymptomatic).  Day 0 is the day your symptoms started or the day you tested positive if asymptomatic.  After those 5 days, if your symptoms are resolving and you are fever free, you can leave but need to wear a well-fitting mask for an additional 5 days.  If you cannot wear a well-fitting mask, stay home for a full 10 days.

If you are a close contact to someone who tests positive, below are guidelines to help you determine best practices to watch for symptoms and to avoid spreading illness to others.

With the drastic increase in cases, we suggest everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a well-fitting mask, avoid large gatherings, stay home when sick except to seek medical care, and social distance when around others.  Vaccination remains an important tool to help reduce severe illness and hospitalization due to COVID-19.

We are working hard and appreciate your patience.  If you have any questions, please give us a call at 660-395-4711

The CDC recommends everyone ages 18 and older should get a COVID-19 booster.

If you received Pfizer or Moderna, you should get a booster at least 6 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series

If you received the J&J vaccine, you should get a booster at least 6 months after completing your primacy COVID-19 vaccination.

Your booster can be any of the COVID-19 vaccines available.  Some people prefer the vaccine type they originally received and others may prefer a different booster.  The CDC allows for mixing and matching booster doses if you prefer.

The Macon County Health Department has Moderna, Pfizer, and J&J booster vaccines available; we hold weekly clinics for all three vaccines.  Call for an appointment at 660-395-4711 or request an appointment online and an employee will call you to schedule an appointment.

For your appointment, bring your vaccination card, a photo ID, and an insurance card (if you have insurance).  Like the COVID-19 vaccine, the booster shot is free, however, we are allowed to bill insurance for an administration fee to help our office recover the costs of giving the vaccine.

The Macon County Health Department also has Moderna, Pfizer, and J&J vaccines available for initial doses if you would like to be vaccinated against COVID-19.  Vaccination helps reduce the risk of severe illness and hospitalization against COVID-19.  The Pfizer COVID-19 has been approved for ages 5 and up, however, the Health Department does not carry the youth doses.  For COVID-19vaccines for children under the age of 5, please contact Samaritan Hospital or your physician.

You may experience side effects after getting a COVID-19 vaccine.  These side effects are a normal reaction that your body is building protection against COVID-19.  If you are experiencing severe symptoms, please call 911, your healthcare provider, or go to a local emergency department.