Prior to appointment, all patients participate in a COVID pre-screening process. Upon completion patients may then be seen in the office or via telemedicine if appropriate.
All patients will be asked a series of pre-screening questions regarding potential COVID exposure & have their temperature checked.
As your physician, I recommend that you wear a mask which covers your mouth and nose, and fits securely against the sides of your face. Wearing a mask reduces the spray and inhalation of respiratory fluids. Thus, slowing the spread of COVID, influenza and common colds.
COVID affects different people in different ways. Infected people have had a wide range of symptoms reported – from mild symptoms to severe illness.
Symptoms any of the following: fever, chills, body aches, loss of taste or smell, fatigue, headaches, rashes, sore throat, diarrhea, shortness of breath, dry cough, and congestion.
★ COVID vaccines are recommended for ages 5+ years.
★ People who are vaccinated for COVID can still get Omicron.
★ People who have received their COVID booster vaccine within the past 6-months are less likely to become infected with Omicron.
Perceived as milder compared to the Delta and COVID-19 variants.
Reduce the severity with the basics:
Onset the first 2 - 4 days is reported to be rough: fatigue, sore throat, headache, diarrhea.
Remember to prioritize the basics of sleep, stay hydrated, and eat soups and healthful foods. Keeping a balance of work and sleep does wonders.
Please visit the Leon County Emergency Information Portal for locations.
Are harder to find now because the FDA has imposed limits of use. Nor do they show much improvement with the new Omicron variant.
Leon County Emergency Information Portal
Leon County Health Department: Open 8 am – 5 pm Telephone: 850-404-6300
City of Tallahassee Talgov COVID page
Order COVID test kits that get delivered to your front door.
Florida State University Vaccines provided by FSU COVID-19 Vaccinations Clinics
Call center is available 24/7:
Email: COVID-19@flhealth.gov Telephone: +1 (866) 779-6121
Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines about COVID
Consumer Reports Coronavirus Resource Hub
The World Health Organization (WHO) page on Coronavirus
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
American Heart Association COVID resources
American Thoracic Society COVID resources
A search engine to find both COVID & FLU vaccines.
A website that categorizes immunization information by disease; by travel; by adults; & by children. Check out the disease prevalence map.
Dr. John Ness Family Practice
616 Universal Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32303, United States
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