Kid has a fever

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:(Genuinely asking) how do you think your son got infected? Play dates, grocery store, do you or your spouse do essential work?

OP said "my husband has to go into work sometimes," so that's where I'd put my money.

Also-- and this is no offense to OP--lots of people don't think to count things like regularly chatting with neighbors they THINK are 6 feet apart (but more like 3-4 feet)... or whatever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:(Genuinely asking) how do you think your son got infected? Play dates, grocery store, do you or your spouse do essential work?

OP said "my husband has to go into work sometimes," so that's where I'd put my money.

Also-- and this is no offense to OP--lots of people don't think to count things like regularly chatting with neighbors they THINK are 6 feet apart (but more like 3-4 feet)... or whatever.

As man, I missed that line. Hope your son is better.

[Anonymous]

My kid has a fever too. It was 103 Friday evening, 102 last night, and 101.7 tonight. Also has a headache and sore throat. We did a telehealth visit with the ped on Friday and they did a strep test in the parking lot, which was negative. I would love to get him tested for COVID so the rest of us know what we might be in for, but the ped said no. I too would love to know how the PP with a 12 year old got a test.

I saw online that the pediatric urgent care near me is doing COVID testing with doctor permission, and offering telehealth appointments. But I've just assumed they will say no at the telehealth appointment unless I say there's a cough or trouble breathing. Not sure if it's worth a try?

Also my kid hadn't been anywhere except walks outside for 2.5 weeks when he got sick. And my husband and I have been working from home and only going to the grocery store for about the same amount of time (and neither of us have been sick). Part of me thinks that the only thing this could be is COVID because nothing else I've ever heard of is this contagious or last this long on surfaces/in the air. This is crazy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid has a fever too. It was 103 Friday evening, 102 last night, and 101.7 tonight. Also has a headache and sore throat. We did a telehealth visit with the ped on Friday and they did a strep test in the parking lot, which was negative. I would love to get him tested for COVID so the rest of us know what we might be in for, but the ped said no. I too would love to know how the PP with a 12 year old got a test.

I saw online that the pediatric urgent care near me is doing COVID testing with doctor permission, and offering telehealth appointments. But I've just assumed they will say no at the telehealth appointment unless I say there's a cough or trouble breathing. Not sure if it's worth a try?

Also my kid hadn't been anywhere except walks outside for 2.5 weeks when he got sick. And my husband and I have been working from home and only going to the grocery store for about the same amount of time (and neither of us have been sick). Part of me thinks that the only thing this could be is COVID because nothing else I've ever heard of is this contagious or last this long on surfaces/in the air. This is crazy.

Yup. It’s crazy how contagious it is!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid has a fever too. It was 103 Friday evening, 102 last night, and 101.7 tonight. Also has a headache and sore throat. We did a telehealth visit with the ped on Friday and they did a strep test in the parking lot, which was negative. I would love to get him tested for COVID so the rest of us know what we might be in for, but the ped said no. I too would love to know how the PP with a 12 year old got a test.

I saw online that the pediatric urgent care near me is doing COVID testing with doctor permission, and offering telehealth appointments. But I've just assumed they will say no at the telehealth appointment unless I say there's a cough or trouble breathing. Not sure if it's worth a try?

Also my kid hadn't been anywhere except walks outside for 2.5 weeks when he got sick. And my husband and I have been working from home and only going to the grocery store for about the same amount of time (and neither of us have been sick). Part of me thinks that the only thing this could be is COVID because nothing else I've ever heard of is this contagious or last this long on surfaces/in the air. This is crazy.

OP here. I talked to the ped this morning and she suggested treating for strep if the fever continues. I don't think I'd want a covid test for my kid even if offered though. It sounds so painful! My son's fever was gone this morning, though he continues to be low energy. I'm hoping it was just some random other bug he picked up somehow.

[Anonymous]

We've been sick too, tough just with a garden variety cold. Obviously I can't know that for sure, but we haven't had any of the classic COVID symptoms.

I'm amazed that we managed to pick it up despite how careful we've been.

I do wonder about some of these COVID infections.

Is someone in your family an asymptomatic carrier?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid has a fever too. It was 103 Friday evening, 102 last night, and 101.7 tonight. Also has a headache and sore throat. We did a telehealth visit with the ped on Friday and they did a strep test in the parking lot, which was negative. I would love to get him tested for COVID so the rest of us know what we might be in for, but the ped said no. I too would love to know how the PP with a 12 year old got a test.

I saw online that the pediatric urgent care near me is doing COVID testing with doctor permission, and offering telehealth appointments. But I've just assumed they will say no at the telehealth appointment unless I say there's a cough or trouble breathing. Not sure if it's worth a try?

Also my kid hadn't been anywhere except walks outside for 2.5 weeks when he got sick. And my husband and I have been working from home and only going to the grocery store for about the same amount of time (and neither of us have been sick). Part of me thinks that the only thing this could be is COVID because nothing else I've ever heard of is this contagious or last this long on surfaces/in the air. This is crazy.

OP here. I talked to the ped this morning and she suggested treating for strep if the fever continues. I don't think I'd want a covid test for my kid even if offered though. It sounds so painful! My son's fever was gone this morning, though he continues to be low energy. I'm hoping it was just some random other bug he picked up somehow.

This is more of general commentary on the state of this crisis, rather than anything on you, OP, but I don't understand why kids should not be tested under these circumstances. One rationale is that, based on his symptoms, even if he did have a positive test, then you wouldn't be doing anything differently. They probably would not be giving him medication for mild symptoms, and he is probably isolating at home anyway. However, if you knew he was positive, OP and her DH might do things differently. Only one of them might go out to the super market or just order grocery delivery for two weeks. This idea that we should not test these mild cases is ridiculous because many "mild cases" inevitably live with many family members who should be changing their behaviors accordingly. OK end of rant. I know we have a shortage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid has a fever too. It was 103 Friday evening, 102 last night, and 101.7 tonight. Also has a headache and sore throat. We did a telehealth visit with the ped on Friday and they did a strep test in the parking lot, which was negative. I would love to get him tested for COVID so the rest of us know what we might be in for, but the ped said no. I too would love to know how the PP with a 12 year old got a test.

I saw online that the pediatric urgent care near me is doing COVID testing with doctor permission, and offering telehealth appointments. But I've just assumed they will say no at the telehealth appointment unless I say there's a cough or trouble breathing. Not sure if it's worth a try?

Also my kid hadn't been anywhere except walks outside for 2.5 weeks when he got sick. And my husband and I have been working from home and only going to the grocery store for about the same amount of time (and neither of us have been sick). Part of me thinks that the only thing this could be is COVID because nothing else I've ever heard of is this contagious or last this long on surfaces/in the air. This is crazy.

OP here. I talked to the ped this morning and she suggested treating for strep if the fever continues. I don't think I'd want a covid test for my kid even if offered though. It sounds so painful! My son's fever was gone this morning, though he continues to be low energy. I'm hoping it was just some random other bug he picked up somehow.

This is more of general commentary on the state of this crisis, rather than anything on you, OP, but I don't understand why kids should not be tested under these circumstances. One rationale is that, based on his symptoms, even if he did have a positive test, then you wouldn't be doing anything differently. They probably would not be giving him medication for mild symptoms, and he is probably isolating at home anyway. However, if you knew he was positive, OP and her DH might do things differently. Only one of them might go out to the super market or just order grocery delivery for two weeks. This idea that we should not test these mild cases is ridiculous because many "mild cases" inevitably live with many family members who should be changing their behaviors accordingly. OK end of rant. I know we have a shortage.

If we were in possession of unlimited testing, I think we would all agree with you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid has a fever too. It was 103 Friday evening, 102 last night, and 101.7 tonight. Also has a headache and sore throat. We did a telehealth visit with the ped on Friday and they did a strep test in the parking lot, which was negative. I would love to get him tested for COVID so the rest of us know what we might be in for, but the ped said no. I too would love to know how the PP with a 12 year old got a test.

I saw online that the pediatric urgent care near me is doing COVID testing with doctor permission, and offering telehealth appointments. But I've just assumed they will say no at the telehealth appointment unless I say there's a cough or trouble breathing. Not sure if it's worth a try?

Also my kid hadn't been anywhere except walks outside for 2.5 weeks when he got sick. And my husband and I have been working from home and only going to the grocery store for about the same amount of time (and neither of us have been sick). Part of me thinks that the only thing this could be is COVID because nothing else I've ever heard of is this contagious or last this long on surfaces/in the air. This is crazy.

OP here. I talked to the ped this morning and she suggested treating for strep if the fever continues. I don't think I'd want a covid test for my kid even if offered though. It sounds so painful! My son's fever was gone this morning, though he continues to be low energy. I'm hoping it was just some random other bug he picked up somehow.

I would at least treat for strep, plus flu if it's been under the time frame to where antivirals would still be effective. Untreated strep can be lethal.

[Anonymous]

^ test not treat

[Anonymous]

This thread is scaring the hell out of me. I've got to get my anxiety under control somehow....

(Sorry...m hope all PP kids are okay.)

[Anonymous]

DD came down with a random fever today too after weeks at home. OP, any update? Did the fever go away? Did anyone else end up sick? DH is the only one leaving the house for groceries and our newborn’s doctor appointments (now taking place in the parking lot). He’s fine as are me and the baby.

[Anonymous]

I'm not the OP but I am a PP who posted that my kid had a fever and a few other symptoms (but not a cough). The fever broke on day 4 and he's mostly back to normal but more tired than usual and it's showing in his behavior. Bedtime was very early tonight.

None of the rest of us are showing any signs of illness. I am still so surprised he got sick and will always wonder if it was a mild case of COVID unless/until there is widespread antibody testing.

[Anonymous]

I got my sick kid tested because I have been working from home since this started, but my boss wants me to start coming in to work again (I’m somewhat essential in bosses eyes), if kid is positive then that’ll earn me another couple weeks at home.

[Anonymous]

My kid had a fever this morning and it broke later today
Creeped me out so bad

Thanks for posting this OP

Hope everyone who shared is in good health