Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19

To mask or not to mask?

Staff at Baubly Medical are generally able to identify spikes in COVID-19 in the area. prior to news reports, due to an increase of patient cases. To keep all patients safe, we request you wear a mask to your appointment when COVID is peaking. Baubly Medical will post a notice at the door when masks are required and will have masks available at the front desk. We appreciate your cooperation,

Should I get tested if I have symptoms or if I was exposed?

Absolutely! We cannot treat COVID-19 symptoms without a positive COVID test result. In order to properly treat your symptoms, we need to be able to distinguish COVID from flu or other upper-respiratory diseases. Right now, home tests are the standard for diagnosing COVID-19. However, there is a high false negative (A negative test even if you do have COVID) rate with a single test. Baubly Medical recommends 3 successive COVID tests taken 12-24 hours apart each.

What should I do if I tested positive?

If you test positive, treatment is available, but must be started within 5 days of symptom onset. Treatment can both shorten the time which you are sick and reduce the severity of symptoms. However, there are two significant side effects we have observed: rebound COVID and/or diarrhea.

 Do you recommend getting the COVID-19 vaccine and boosters?

How long should I quarantine if I tested positive or if I was exposed?

The most up to date recommendations regarding quarantine are available on the CDC website. Dr. Baubly recommends you isolate for 5 days since symptoms begin. On day 6, you may go outside sparingly with a mask on. You may remove your mask if you are fever free for 24 hours after 10 days.

Where should we get the vaccine?

We anticipate obtaining the COVID vaccines either end of August or beginning of September. Please call our office for availability or sign up for the flu shot drive to get your COVID vaccine at the same time! The link for the sign up is available under the “Drive Thru Flu Shot” page.

COVID vaccines are not currently available at the pharmacies.