🤧 Virus or Bacteria?

December 10, 2025

At Carter Healthcare, we know feeling bad can make anyone want a quick fix — but knowing what’s causing it makes all the difference!

🦠 Viral infections (like colds, the flu, RSV, or COVID) are caused by viruses.�👉 These usually need time, rest, fluids, and symptom relief to get better.�👉 Antibiotics don’t help viral infections.

😷Bacterial infections (like strep throat, ear infections, or urinary tract infections) are caused by bacteria.�👉 These often require antibiotics prescribed by a provider.�👉 When treated correctly, symptoms usually improve in a few days.

Not sure which one you have? That’s what we’re here for!
�Our providers can evaluate your symptoms, run rapid tests (like strep, flu, or COVID), and get you the right treatment — fast.

📍Walk-in care available — no appointment needed!�Olive Hill • (606) 225-4443�
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Carter Telehealth’s Appointment Cancellation Policy

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1. Please note that Carter Telehealth requires a 24-hour notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, this includes same day appointments. This will allow us the opportunity to provide care to another patient. Failure to cancel or reschedule your appointment prior to this time will result in a $25 cancellation fee, charged to the card on file.

2. Unfortunately, a “No-Show” or missed appointment, without the proper 24-hour notification will also result in a $25 cancellation fee. We apologize for any inconvenience.

3. If you are 15 or more minutes late for your appointment, you will be considered a “No Show” and the appointment will be cancelled. If you are having trouble logging in and/or know you will be late, please call or text the office at 606-225-4443 to let the provider know and see how they can assist you.

4. As a courtesy, you will receive an appointment reminder call/text/email one day prior to your appointment. Please note, if a courtesy reminder is not received, the cancellation policy remains in effect. The reminder is a courtesy, not a condition to the cancellation policy.

5. Providers at Carter Telehealth are licensed to practice within the state of Kentucky ONLY. For this reason, the patient must be in the state of Kentucky at the time of the telehealth visit or the appointment will be cancelled. A $25 processing fee will be applied to the card on file.

6. If the provider must cancel for any reason, you will be refunded the full amount of the prepayment. Please understand that if/when it happens, we are regretfully cancelling and apologize for any inconvenience it may cause you.

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