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"Dr. Zeller and his entire staff are extraordinary in providing medical services to my husband and me in an extremely personal, sensitive, and friendly manner.  It is very comforting to know that when we need to see a doctor because we are ill, Dr. Zeller always responds in a timely manner, and we are able to get an appointment the same day of our call.  Dr. Zeller is very professional and knowledgeable. He has a casual but caring personality, and he takes the time to listen to us and make us feel like we are not just patients but friends. 
Dr. Zeller's office manager, Becky, and the medical staff are very welcoming and competent.
They have helped to developed good communication between the doctor and patients. Thank you Kolvita for making our medical visits so positive."   - Gloria R.
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"I have been a patient of Dr Linda Davis for many years now and remained with her practice once if became a concierge practice. Dr Davis is a knowledgeable and well qualified physician who strives to give 100% to her patients.

She is personable and a compassionate  individual who listens to her patients and comes up with a plan of care that not only will take care of whatever issue they have but, that the patient is comfortable with. Dr Davis has hired staff that compliment her gentle and caring ways of practicing medicine.

The practice stands behind their mission statement of a family atmosphere and uses well trained and well qualified caring staff. I have had a few emergencies over the years and Dr Davis is easy to reach and quick to be attentive to whatever the issue is to resolve it. Dr Davis keeps her learning current and has a wide range of specialists who are amazing that she refers to and collaborates with as needed. "   

 - Melissa P.

August 2024 Flu and Covid Update

Hello Kolvita Family,

It has been a while since we have sent out a practice email, but we wanted to update everyone on what is currently going on with the Flu and Covid spikes this summer, as well as get everyone prepared for the Fall/Winter.  We hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

INFLUENZA

- The US, and California in particular, has been having an unusual out-of-season spike in Influenza A cases this summer (as reported by the CDC and the LA Times)
- The peak last year was December 15th through January 7th, with a gradual drop off through to May, but then numbers started to rise slightly, which is not the norm
- the CDC is tracking and testing water waste supplies to see if they can figure out the reasoning, hopefully updates will come soon and will help with flu planning for 2025
- with this new "unpredictability" in flu spikes, experts are saying this year may be the year everyone considers getting the Flu Shot!

KOLVITA FLU SHOTS

- flu shots should be arriving next week!
- With the atypical flu season it is not as straightforward in terms of "when" you should get your flu shot. Traditionally we aim for September/October to try and have optimal immunity for our typical peak seasons of winter/early spring. However since we are still seeing circulating influenza now your 2023/2024 vaccine immunity protection is probably no longer effective so early vaccinating may provide additional benefit. If you want to come in for your vaccine, please call the office next week to schedule the best time to come in.

COVID-19

- Covid infections are surging again.  We have seen the worst summer spike in 3 years.
- The Covid + rates nationwide are the highest since January of 2022
- the subvariants circulating are highly contagious.  The current subvariants are in the mutation-lineage of the Omicron form from 2021, which was highly contagious and escaped immunity from vaccine/infection by 5x to 10x
- The Good news: even with this latest surge, there has only been a slight increase in ER visits and hospitalizations (from CDC Covid tracker).  Also, ICU patients and deaths are still very low.
- Infectious Disease experts are declaring that "as a society, we may need to be smart and wear masks again on airplanes and when in crowded indoor places--especially those over age 65 or with weakened immune systems."

COVID BOOSTERS

- Experts still say those with healthy immune systems and either previous infection or immunizations are still less likely to experience severe symptoms, hospitalizations or death.  This is due to a healthy T-cell response that eliminates infected cells early, not allowing the virus to invade aggressively.  This is most likely the main reason for low hospitalization rates and deaths.
- Novavax has a booster ready for this Fall that covers the JN.1 variant (which was surging in the Spring)
- The FDA has recommended that Moderna and Pfizer develop an updated booster for the JN.1 variant (spiking now), but a release date has not been released yet.  Experts are optimistic it will be available by sometime in October
- experts recommend those at higher risk--those >65 and those with weakened immune systems--should consider getting the Novavax booster soon if they have not had a booster in over a year.  If they have had a booster within the past year, then it may be okay to wait for the new Pfizer or Moderna that should be coming out later this Fall.

**Kolvita will try to update everyone if and when we hear about any booster release dates**

WHAT IF I GET COVID?

- (from the CDC):


If you start to experience any COVID-19 symptoms, the CDC recommends isolating to prevent spreading the virus to others, particularly those in high-risk groups, and taking an at-home COVID-19 test. The CDC also recommends that those in high-risk groups see their doctor for a prescription of the antiviral medication Paxlovid. This includes people 65 and older or anyone over age 12 with a condition that is a risk factor for severe COVID, including diabetes, asthma, heart disease, obesity, or pregnancy. According to the Paxlovid website, 75% of Americans have a risk factor that might make them eligible for the antiviral. The prescription must be started within five to seven days of developing symptoms. One retrospective study found that Paxlovid treatment reduced hospitalization by 26% and death by 73%.

Some people have reported a rebound of symptoms after taking Paxlovid and initially recovering from symptoms. The CDC says this could be a feature of COVID-19 infection, regardless of whether the person took Paxlovid, and that anyone who experiences a rebound of COVID-19 symptoms should follow the isolation guidelines.

According to CDC guidelines, you can resume normal activity if your symptoms have improved for 24 hours and you haven’t had a fever in 24 hours without taking a fever suppressant, but you should continue to take extra precautions, like masking, for an additional five days.

As always, if you have any particular questions or concerns, contact Dr. Davis or Dr. Zeller directly.

Let's stay healthy!

Dr. Davis, Dr. Zeller and the Kolvita Staff

"I have been a patient of Dr. Davis’ for over 20 years! Dr. Davis not only provides me with the BEST medical care, she knows me as a person and is a trusted friend. Our visits are never hurried and I always leave feeling so grateful for her care and advice.

She is constantly learning new ways to help her patients and is open to different methods of treatment depending on their needs. She has the special gift of connection that is rare to find in the medical field especially in these times.

Her staff is a reflection of her and they always make me feel comfortable and go above and beyond to accommodate my needs. Kolvita Medical is personalized medical care with the most dedicated staff you will ever encounter. I’m so thankful for Dr. Davis and her practice."

- Donna L.