We are experiencing a higher volume of calls from concerned parents. At this time, we are continuing with well checks as scheduled. Please check back here for updates on our scheduling and other practices to limit patients in the office. As of 09/15/2020, there are 26,842 positive cases in NM.
If you suspect your child may have Covid-19; PLEASE DO NOT GO to the Emergency Room, Urgent care or clinic without first calling the location. Protocols are in place to isolate patients to limit exposure. If your child is not in distress, the best practice is to stay at home and quarantine for two weeks. Testing is very limited and there is no treatment other than supportive care. We cannot test here in the office. All tests require approval through a screening process from our Department of Health.
Symptoms: The good news – pediatric patients tend to have mild illness or may even be asymptomatic (no symptoms) to date. Most adults have dry cough, fever, body-aches. Pediatric patients have been described as having this range of symptoms but may also have congestion, runny nose, vomiting or diarrhea. These are very similar to other viruses we see. If you are concerned, we can call and discuss risk for exposure and determine what is the next best step.
Prevention: Practice good handwashing, stay home if you are sick, cough into your elbow, limit contact with large crowds.
NM has an emergency hotline to call if you or a family member have symptoms as well.
For Health symptoms: 1-855-600-3453
For non-health questions: 1-833-551-0518
State updates: http://cv.nmhealth.org/
Please check our website as we will post any updates and office protocol changes here first
