Kids getting sick at daycare

[Anonymous]

You are correct, OP.

People sending their kids to daycare are contributing to viral transmission, since there is no comprehensive testing, tracing and isolation system.

People are selfish and prefer to forget that not being seriously sick does not mean they have not passed on Covid to someone who subsequently died.

[Anonymous]

My kid has been going to preschool this entire time. There have been zero cases traced to her center.

She hasn’t been sick once.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You are correct, OP.

People sending their kids to daycare are contributing to viral transmission, since there is no comprehensive testing, tracing and isolation system.

People are selfish and prefer to forget that not being seriously sick does not mean they have not passed on Covid to someone who subsequently died.

You sound like a lot of fun.

Fact: I can take better care of my kids if I have a job to go to everyday. That wouldn’t be possible without daycares Honestly, I think that’s better for society too.

[Anonymous]

For one thing, our preschool isn't allowing any sick kids to come in - meaning no fever, but also no runny noses or coughs. My daughter came home with a runny nose and we kept her home for a week. So if there is a symptomatic child (with anything), they won't be in school. That doesn't rule out your child getting sick (with anything) from an asymptomatic, pre-symptomatic, or still contagious without symptoms child, but it helps.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You are correct, OP.

People sending their kids to daycare are contributing to viral transmission, since there is no comprehensive testing, tracing and isolation system.

People are selfish and prefer to forget that not being seriously sick does not mean they have not passed on Covid to someone who subsequently died.

We stayed home for 3.5 months and it didn’t stop viral transmissions, so I’m done with that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You are correct, OP.

People sending their kids to daycare are contributing to viral transmission, since there is no comprehensive testing, tracing and isolation system.

People are selfish and prefer to forget that not being seriously sick does not mean they have not passed on Covid to someone who subsequently died.

No. Me choosing not to send my child to daycare from March to July did nothing except drive me absolutely bonkers.

If our national leadership decides to coordinate a 6 week nationwide lockdown and close the malls, bars, restaurants and gyms, I'm totally onboard. That would actually achieve something and make people's sacrifices worthwhile.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You are correct, OP.

People sending their kids to daycare are contributing to viral transmission, since there is no comprehensive testing, tracing and isolation system.

People are selfish and prefer to forget that not being seriously sick does not mean they have not passed on Covid to someone who subsequently died.

You sound pretty selfish yourself, choosing to ignore that some people have no choice but to put their kids in care while they work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you send your kids to daycare there is a realistic chance they could get COVID there. We've been back since the beginning of July with no issues, but that doesn't mean I don't think it's possible. You are either willing to take that risk or you aren't.

This. Most who send their kids to daycare or school so so accepting the risk that they may get Covid and assuming they will handle it fine. Don’t send your kids to daycare if your goal is to avoid Covid at all costs.

Agree. And to add - don’t lie and say you’re “all at home” when asking for a playdate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You are correct, OP.

People sending their kids to daycare are contributing to viral transmission, since there is no comprehensive testing, tracing and isolation system.

People are selfish and prefer to forget that not being seriously sick does not mean they have not passed on Covid to someone who subsequently died.

You sound pretty selfish yourself, choosing to ignore that some people have no choice but to put their kids in care while they work.

+1.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Indeed. And did yuo read the article that reproted findings that kids, even asymptomatic kids, carry a much higher viral load than even extremely sick adults?

Indeed. And have you also read that it’s very unlikely that children pass the virus to caregivers?

Cmon. If you’re looking to convince someone that daycare is unsafe because there’s risk, then you’ll have an easy time of it. There is risk. We have decided that the risk is sufficiently low such that our kids are in daycare. That’s the right choice for us.

Same.

Ditto.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Indeed. And did yuo read the article that reproted findings that kids, even asymptomatic kids, carry a much higher viral load than even extremely sick adults?

Indeed. And have you also read that it’s very unlikely that children pass the virus to caregivers?

Cmon. If you’re looking to convince someone that daycare is unsafe because there’s risk, then you’ll have an easy time of it. There is risk. We have decided that the risk is sufficiently low such that our kids are in daycare. That’s the right choice for us.

How do people believe that kids don’t transmit coronavirus? Have they never been around children before? What is this magical thinking around coronavirus that it is somehow so much harder to catch than a stomach bug or seasonal cold?

Because the evidence shows exactly that...it’s not “magical thinking” it’s literally science.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Indeed. And did yuo read the article that reproted findings that kids, even asymptomatic kids, carry a much higher viral load than even extremely sick adults?

Indeed. And have you also read that it’s very unlikely that children pass the virus to caregivers?

Cmon. If you’re looking to convince someone that daycare is unsafe because there’s risk, then you’ll have an easy time of it. There is risk. We have decided that the risk is sufficiently low such that our kids are in daycare. That’s the right choice for us.

How do people believe that kids don’t transmit coronavirus? Have they never been around children before? What is this magical thinking around coronavirus that it is somehow so much harder to catch than a stomach bug or seasonal cold?

Because the evidence shows exactly that...it’s not “magical thinking” it’s literally science.

Or edit to say that they can transmit it, young kids are just less likely to compared to adults. This isn’t the same for many other viruses, obviously. Not every virus behaves the same way. This isn’t a groundbreaking revelation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kids have been in daycare for a month. They have not been sick. Yes, they are more likely to come home with a runny nose because having a runny nose is not something that keeps you from participating in life. Kids with runny noses get sent to daycare. Kids with COVID do not.

Except that Covid can present as a runny nose in children.

[Anonymous]

Our daycare isn't allowing any child with any symptoms (regardless of the disease) in school. Runny nose? They won't take your kid. Despite this, DD developed a runny nose last weekend probably from some kid who was still contagious. We kept her home, sent her back this week now that she's better.

It's all about risk tolerance. If you are ok with the risk or you have no other choice, then send your child. If you're not ok with the risk or you can find a different option (nanny or grandparent), then don't.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Indeed. And did yuo read the article that reproted findings that kids, even asymptomatic kids, carry a much higher viral load than even extremely sick adults?

Indeed. And have you also read that it’s very unlikely that children pass the virus to caregivers?

Cmon. If you’re looking to convince someone that daycare is unsafe because there’s risk, then you’ll have an easy time of it. There is risk. We have decided that the risk is sufficiently low such that our kids are in daycare. That’s the right choice for us.

How do people believe that kids don’t transmit coronavirus? Have they never been around children before? What is this magical thinking around coronavirus that it is somehow so much harder to catch than a stomach bug or seasonal cold?

Because the evidence shows exactly that...it’s not “magical thinking” it’s literally science.

Or edit to say that they can transmit it, young kids are just less likely to compared to adults. This isn’t the same for many other viruses, obviously. Not every virus behaves the same way. This isn’t a groundbreaking revelation.

All of the new research refutes this.