Clinic Mask Policy for Children
Allergy Shots
Our clinic and providers are comfortable resuming building allergy injections and have resumed increasing doses for applicable patients. In addition, we are now able to safely start new allergy injection programs. As a reminder, all patients are required to continue to schedule their shots in order to maintain safe social distancing guidelines. We are open for regular shot and clinic hours,
Our provider team can come to you with telehealth!
While scheduled in-clinic appointments and services are always welcomed and available, Dr. Wexler and our provider team have expanded access to care through telehealth. Telehealth is available to both new and existing patients, and is a convenient way to receive high quality care from our team from the comfort of your home. Our telehealth appointments allow for a face-to-face visit with one of our providers and can be scheduled during regular clinic hours. Additionally, these virtual visits can take place on your computer or phone. Instructions to access your telehealth appointment are given when scheduling. Telehealth visits typically cost the same as an office visit and are covered by most insurance plans.
Visiting our clinic? Please come prepared with a mouth and nose covering:
In an effort to further protect our staff, patients, and others in our clinic, we are requiring all patients visiting our clinic to cover their mouth and nose with a mask, scarf, bandana, or other fabric during their appointment. Unfortunately, due to the global shortage, we cannot reasonably supply patients with masks or coverings. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We strive to continue giving you the best care in the safest way possible!
4/6/2020
Clinic Update Regarding COVID-19:
As part of our focus on patient care we want to ensure the wellness and safety of our patients and staff as we navigate the COVID-19 outbreak together. Due to the outbreak we are reorganizing certain patient appointments and other operations as follows. We will continue to evaluate and update as necessary.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Asthma Patients:
Patients with asthma should remain on their current medications
Specifically, continuing maintenance medications such as inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) as they have been shown to prevent or reduce asthma exacerbation. It is important to make sure your asthma is under control.
Begin yellow zone of asthma action plan at the first sign of any illness with chest symptoms. There is no harm in following the yellow zone proactively. However, it is not recommended to use the albuterol inhaler or nebulizers unless symptomatic.
Please make an appointment with us if you feel a need to adjust asthma medications.
Recommendations for asthma patients are:
Coronavirus (COVID-19):
Dear Patients & Families,
As coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to increase domestically and prompt questions about preparation in our health care system, we want to assure you that the providers and nurses at Advancements in Allergy and Asthma Care are closely monitoring the latest protocols and recommendations. The clinic is planning for the predicted spread of COVID-19 in the United States. We are closely monitoring information as it is made available by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
Currently we are continuing to maintain normal patient visits and allergy vaccination and injection procedures. We have always enforced strict infection control protocols and procedures to keep our patients and staff safe from the spread of any illness and disease, including seasonal influenza and COVID-19. In recent weeks, we have heightened our awareness and diligence with these important infection control measures.
We are asking the following from our patients and families in an effort to prevent the spread of any illness, including COVID-19:
If you, your child, or anyone in your family is experiencing any flu-like symptoms (e.g fever with cough/respiratory symptoms) please contact our clinic to reschedule your appointment for a later date when healthy. Addtionally,
We are taking the following additional precautions at our offices:
The MDH website also provides important information regarding COVID-19. Please visit their websites here:
We will continue to closely monitor the situation and follow guidance from health officials while keeping you informed.
Thank you,
Dr. Michael Wexler and the staff at Advancements in Allergy and Asthma Care, Ltd.
Allergy Shot Patients
As a reminder, for safety reasons we do not administer allergy shots to ill patients. Additionally, if you have recently traveled and developed respiratory symptoms and/or a fever since traveling, please wait until you are well before visiting our clinic for allergy shot injections.
- We require all patients, family members, and anyone visiting our clinic to wear a mask unless you are under the age of 2
- As a reminder, please limit the number of family members visiting our clinic for patient appointments, allergy shots and other matters. It is our goal to ensure safe social distancing practices and to limit any potentenial exposure to COVID-19. The safety of our staff and patients are our top priority.
Allergy Shots
Our clinic and providers are comfortable resuming building allergy injections and have resumed increasing doses for applicable patients. In addition, we are now able to safely start new allergy injection programs. As a reminder, all patients are required to continue to schedule their shots in order to maintain safe social distancing guidelines. We are open for regular shot and clinic hours,
Our provider team can come to you with telehealth!
While scheduled in-clinic appointments and services are always welcomed and available, Dr. Wexler and our provider team have expanded access to care through telehealth. Telehealth is available to both new and existing patients, and is a convenient way to receive high quality care from our team from the comfort of your home. Our telehealth appointments allow for a face-to-face visit with one of our providers and can be scheduled during regular clinic hours. Additionally, these virtual visits can take place on your computer or phone. Instructions to access your telehealth appointment are given when scheduling. Telehealth visits typically cost the same as an office visit and are covered by most insurance plans.
Visiting our clinic? Please come prepared with a mouth and nose covering:
In an effort to further protect our staff, patients, and others in our clinic, we are requiring all patients visiting our clinic to cover their mouth and nose with a mask, scarf, bandana, or other fabric during their appointment. Unfortunately, due to the global shortage, we cannot reasonably supply patients with masks or coverings. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We strive to continue giving you the best care in the safest way possible!
4/6/2020
Clinic Update Regarding COVID-19:
As part of our focus on patient care we want to ensure the wellness and safety of our patients and staff as we navigate the COVID-19 outbreak together. Due to the outbreak we are reorganizing certain patient appointments and other operations as follows. We will continue to evaluate and update as necessary.
- We are not setup to adequately screen or test for coronavirus.
- Routine appointments for patients 65 years and older should reschedule even if feeling well. We are happy to refill necessary prescriptions.
- Any individual with a fever, sore throat, or any other signs of illness should see their primary or urgent care provider. If an individual arrives at the clinic with these symptoms we will redirect you to the appropriate healthcare facility.
- We will no longer be having walk in allergy shot hours. Please call us at 952-546-6866 to schedule a time to come in and receive your injections.
- Allergy shot patients will not be increasing their dosing. Instead will maintain at their current dose,. Once the outbreak has passed patients will resume building.
- Increased daily cleaning of surfaces throughout the building and clinic, day and night, including door handles, chairs, keyboards, etc.
- In order to minimize the number of patients in the waiting room at one time, please do not bring family members to appointments unless necessary.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Asthma Patients:
Patients with asthma should remain on their current medications
Specifically, continuing maintenance medications such as inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) as they have been shown to prevent or reduce asthma exacerbation. It is important to make sure your asthma is under control.
Begin yellow zone of asthma action plan at the first sign of any illness with chest symptoms. There is no harm in following the yellow zone proactively. However, it is not recommended to use the albuterol inhaler or nebulizers unless symptomatic.
Please make an appointment with us if you feel a need to adjust asthma medications.
Recommendations for asthma patients are:
- Avoid close contact (6 feet) with people who are sick
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available
- Use tissues to cover coughs and sneezes, then discard tissue in the trash
- Clean/disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
- If you are sick, please stay home
Coronavirus (COVID-19):
Dear Patients & Families,
As coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to increase domestically and prompt questions about preparation in our health care system, we want to assure you that the providers and nurses at Advancements in Allergy and Asthma Care are closely monitoring the latest protocols and recommendations. The clinic is planning for the predicted spread of COVID-19 in the United States. We are closely monitoring information as it is made available by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
Currently we are continuing to maintain normal patient visits and allergy vaccination and injection procedures. We have always enforced strict infection control protocols and procedures to keep our patients and staff safe from the spread of any illness and disease, including seasonal influenza and COVID-19. In recent weeks, we have heightened our awareness and diligence with these important infection control measures.
We are asking the following from our patients and families in an effort to prevent the spread of any illness, including COVID-19:
If you, your child, or anyone in your family is experiencing any flu-like symptoms (e.g fever with cough/respiratory symptoms) please contact our clinic to reschedule your appointment for a later date when healthy. Addtionally,
- Please do not bring sick family members with you to your appointment(s) or allergy injection visit(s).
- Please wash your hands with soap and water prior to coming into our office and utilize the provided hand sanitizer during your visit.
We are taking the following additional precautions at our offices:
- Multiple daily sanitization of the surfaces in the common spaces like the waiting room, scheduling desks, injection rooms, including door handles.
- Hand sanitizer is located in the hallway outside of our clinic suite, at each reception desk and throughout the clinic for patients and family members to use if coming into physical contact with anyone at our office.
- Frequent sanitization of breathing test handles and keyboards.
- Removing items from waiting rooms that get frequently touched by patients to decrease the risk of spreading germs.
The MDH website also provides important information regarding COVID-19. Please visit their websites here:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
- MDH public hotline: 651-201-3920
We will continue to closely monitor the situation and follow guidance from health officials while keeping you informed.
Thank you,
Dr. Michael Wexler and the staff at Advancements in Allergy and Asthma Care, Ltd.
Allergy Shot Patients
As a reminder, for safety reasons we do not administer allergy shots to ill patients. Additionally, if you have recently traveled and developed respiratory symptoms and/or a fever since traveling, please wait until you are well before visiting our clinic for allergy shot injections.