COVID-19 Virus
Ivy Health Solutions, LLC wants to ensure you that we are taking the necessary steps to reduce the risk of transmission of coronavirus in our practice. Our staff is following the recommended infection control guidelines to include good handwashing, wearing personal protective equipment, and extra sanitizing of all surfaces in waiting areas, exam rooms, laboratory, work spaces and bathrooms. Along with practicing social distancing, all staff and patients are screened for COVID-19 symptoms daily.
For the safety of all patients and our staff, if you are ill or may have been exposed to a person with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 virus, please do not visit the office without calling first.
Coronavirus symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Persons with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
- fever or chills
- cough
- sore throat
- congestion or runny nose
- shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- fatigue
- muscle or body aches
- headache
- nausea or vomiting
- diarrhea
- new loss of taste or smell
To prevent the spread of COVID-19:
- Wear masks
- Practice social distancing
- Wash your hands
- Disinfect surfaces
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Stay away from sick people
- Stay home if you're sick or were exposed to someone with COVID-19
- Get tested
- Get vaccinated
- For the latest updates, visit cdc.gov/coronavirus
COVID-19 VACCINE
The COVID-19 vaccine is another measure to protect yourself and prevent the spread of the coronavirus infection. The vaccine helps your body make antibodies to the virus allowing your immune system to fight the virus if you are exposed. Having gone through rigorous scientific and clinical testing before being released, the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Currently, three COVID-19 vaccines are available: Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. All South Carolinians ages 16 years and older are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. To make an appointment for the vaccine, go to scdhec.gov/vaxlocator or call 1-866-365-8110.
