As this complicated situation continues to evolve, we wanted you to be aware of what is going on at OPG. First and foremost is our commitment to provide a safe and secure environment for your children and our staff. To that end we are asking that you familiarize yourself with our current recommendations.
Testing for Coronavirus
We currently offer a highly sensitive rapid 15 minute in office test. If you have had contact with a known positive Covid19 case or have fever > 100.4 and cough we will help determine if testing is warranted. Remember most cases, especially in children are seIf limited (you recover with rest at home!).
Sick visits
*If your child has a fever, cough, cold and:
- Has traveled outside the United States in the last 14 days
- Has traveled to a high risk Covid19 area
- Has been in contact with a known positive case
Please call and inform our staff before coming to the clinic. If you are to be seen we will ask you to remain in your car to be evaluated.
*If your child has a fever, cough, cold and you answer NO to all the questions above and you are to be seen you may wait to be called in your car or we will ask your child to wear a mask in the waiting room.
If you are to be seen we will ask you to remain in your car until called to come in. Masks are required for all adults and children over 4.
Our rooms are extensively cleaned between each sick visit!
Well visits
Well visits are available for all ages. Please remain in your car and contact our front desk on arrival. The nurse will call you to come in when ready.
We do ask masks for all adults and children over 4. Please limit the number of people accompanying the patient to one caregiver if at all possible!
Resources
AAP: healthychildren.org (great resource for keeping your family safe and informed)
Mississippi Department of Health: msdh.ms.gov
Center for Disease Control: cdc.gov