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COVID RESOURCES AND FAQS |
Please call our main number (408) 243-2700 or your closest location
to schedule a Telehealth visit. More information on Telehealth can be found
here.
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If you have been exposed to a known case of COVID-19 and/or are
experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, we recommend that you quarantine and arrange
for COVID-19 testing ASAP. If you are experiencing severe symptoms, such as
difficulty breathing, low blood-oxygen levels, extreme fatigue call 911 or go to
your nearest hospital
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Online COVID-19 Resources:
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COVID FAQs
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Can my MD write me a letter to help me get my vaccine
sooner?
Information is limited as to how medical documentation can be utilized
to increase your
priority to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. However, if we have a
documented history of
your respiratory disease, our physicians will be happy to provide
a letter for you.
Plesase also refer to your county's web site to determine when your Tier
will be eligible to
receive the vaccine, or contact your primary care provider for
additional information.
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Will AAANC be administering COVID-19 vaccines?
We do not plan to administer COVID-19 vaccines to our patients as the
hospitals have well organized systems in place to provide this service.
Please refer to your county's web site (see links
above) to determine which risk Tier qualifies you for vaccine
and the locations of vaccine clinics.
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Is AAANC administering COVID tests to patients?
We are not testing for COVID-19 in our offices, but instead referring
patients to testing sites. If you suspect you have been infected with
COVID-19 and you are experiencing moderate to severe symptoms, we urge
you to seek medical advice through urgent care or ER. For information on
testing sites available by appointment, refer to website for your county
health department
(see links above).
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I have allergies and I am concerned about having an allergic
reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine. What should I do?
Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) have occurred with COVID vaccines
BUT are extremely rare (17 cases in approximately 1.9 million vaccinated
in the U.S.-as of 1/11/21). Most of these cases were in people who had a
previous anaphylactic episode to another vaccine or to a component in
COVID vaccine. If you have a history of an immediate
(<4 hours after exposure) or severe allergic reaction
to polyethylene glycol (PEG), a polysorbate or polyoxyl 35 castor oil
(e.g. paclitaxel) containing injectable or vaccine {Modified from
Banerji A et al. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In
Practice (2021)}, then you should consult with your physician
here at Allergy and Asthma Associates prior to receiving your vaccine.
Otherwise, the CDC recommends that those with a history of an immediate
allergic reaction of any severity to a vaccine or injectable therapy and
persons with a history of anaphylaxis due to any cause to wait 30
minutes at the vaccine clinic for observation. These clinics are
equipped with appropriate medications to treat anaphylaxis.
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