CONTACT INFO COVID-19 Services Our Providers Patient Portal News Board of Health Contact Us About Us Home Public Health Alert: A Warning Against Using Ivermectin for COVID-19 September 21, 2021 Alerts, News, Press Release See enclosed ivermectin notice from NC DHHS regarding concerns with this medication’s use for treating COVID-19. It is important to note that ivermectin is not approved or authorized for preventing or treating COVID-19 in humans or animals. NC DHHS notes increased prescriptions for ivermectin as well as an increase in poison control calls and visits to the Emergency Departments due to incorrect usage. Signs and symptoms of ivermectin toxicity include gastrointestinal effects (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea), headache, blurred vision, dizziness, tachycardia, low blood pressure, visual hallucinations, altered mental status, confusion, loss of coordination and balance, central nervous system depression, and seizures. If someone has taken ivermectin and is experiencing symptoms, please seek medical treatment and call the NC Poison Control Center hotline at 1-800-222-1222. We urge the community to not use medications or drugs like ivermectin that are not intended to be used for preventing or treating COVID-19. We understand that people want a quick fix but use of this medication outside of its intended use could lead to harmful effects. Monoclonal antibodies are authorized by the FDA as a treatment for COVID-19. The best prevention of COVID-19 are the vaccines so we urge those who are unvaccinated to get a vaccine. The vaccines are safe, effective and continue to help prevent severe illness, hospitalization and death. See enclosed ivermectin notice from NC DHHS Share POST CATEGORIES Alerts Events News Press Release Putting the Care in Healthcare. Call or Use our Email Contact Form CLICK HERE TO CONTACT ALLEGHANY HEALTH CENTER 157 Health Services Road, Sparta NC 28675 (336) 372-5641 Clinic Fax: (336) 372-7793 Environmental Health Fax: (336) 372-1888 Administrative Fax: (336) 372-1888 ASHE HEALTH CENTER 413 McConnell St, Jefferson NC 28640 (336) 246-9449 Clinic Fax: (336) 246-8163 Administrative Fax: (336) 846-2025 ASHE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 626 Ashe Central School Rd, Jefferson NC 28640 (336) 246-3356 EH Fax: (336) 982-3555 TOP DOG CLINIC School Based Health Center, Ashe Middle School 255 Northwest Lane, Warrensville NC 28693 (336) 246-9449 ext. 2151 DENTAL HEALTH CENTER 225 Court Street, Jefferson NC 28640 (336) 246-9449 ext. 2131 WATAUGA HEALTH CENTER 126 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone NC 28607 (828) 264-4995 Clinic Fax: (828) 265-3101 Environmental Health Fax: (828) 264-4997 Administrative Fax: (828) 865-1070 © 2021 · AppHealthCare.com · Appalachian District Health Department Home Privacy Policy Accessibility Statement Employee Links Español and Français »