Kid has a fever

[Anonymous]

If you can find it watch the interview with Pink on Ellen today, maybe it's on Ellen.com I don't know.

Pink's 3 yr old son got sick first, then she caught it. She describes the evolution of his illness and then hers. It's heartbreaking. Despite his severe symptoms her doctor never told her to bring him in or take him to urgent care or ER. Finally they were able to get one test and so she took it and it was positive so they knew it was CV for both of them. BTW her husband and daughter never got it despite being right there with them the whole time.

It's definitely worth watching to get an idea of how it might go with a young kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you can find it watch the interview with Pink on Ellen today, maybe it's on Ellen.com I don't know.

Pink's 3 yr old son got sick first, then she caught it. She describes the evolution of his illness and then hers. It's heartbreaking. Despite his severe symptoms her doctor never told her to bring him in or take him to urgent care or ER. Finally they were able to get one test and so she took it and it was positive so they knew it was CV for both of them. BTW her husband and daughter never got it despite being right there with them the whole time.

It's definitely worth watching to get an idea of how it might go with a young kid.

https://www.eonline.com/news/1138932/pink-calls-coronavirus-the-scariest-thing-she-s-ever-experienced-in-ellen-degeneres-interview

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you can find it watch the interview with Pink on Ellen today, maybe it's on Ellen.com I don't know.

Pink's 3 yr old son got sick first, then she caught it. She describes the evolution of his illness and then hers. It's heartbreaking. Despite his severe symptoms her doctor never told her to bring him in or take him to urgent care or ER. Finally they were able to get one test and so she took it and it was positive so they knew it was CV for both of them. BTW her husband and daughter never got it despite being right there with them the whole time.

It's definitely worth watching to get an idea of how it might go with a young kid.

I don’t believe the husband and daughter were tested. Very possible they did get it and were asymptomatic like many others.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you can find it watch the interview with Pink on Ellen today, maybe it's on Ellen.com I don't know.

Pink's 3 yr old son got sick first, then she caught it. She describes the evolution of his illness and then hers. It's heartbreaking. Despite his severe symptoms her doctor never told her to bring him in or take him to urgent care or ER. Finally they were able to get one test and so she took it and it was positive so they knew it was CV for both of them. BTW her husband and daughter never got it despite being right there with them the whole time.

It's definitely worth watching to get an idea of how it might go with a young kid.

I don’t believe the husband and daughter were tested. Very possible they did get it and were asymptomatic like many others.

Yes, was just going to add this. Chances are they would have tested positive. That’s why it’s so important to self isolate and wear masks.

[Anonymous]

This is so scary. I feel for the kids and families with fevers. I hope you all recover soon!

I don't think I would choose to have my child tested unless it was going to change the course of treatment. We are isolating as much as we can already, the only additional thing we could do is wear cloth masks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: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.

And four days later I came down with some GI issues and a slightly sore throat. So paranoid, ugh.

[Anonymous]

This thread is nuts. I know you all keep telling me around the forum that I'm nuts, but in this thread you are all nuts.

All these sick kids whose families "haven't been out of the house except for" a bunch of things that could get them sick.

"But it's gotta be strep they caught somehow"

NUTS.

[Anonymous]

What is the test for Covid like? I hadn’t heard it was painful! I thought it was a swab...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This thread is nuts. I know you all keep telling me around the forum that I'm nuts, but in this thread you are all nuts.

All these sick kids whose families "haven't been out of the house except for" a bunch of things that could get them sick.

"But it's gotta be strep they caught somehow"

NUTS.

Yeah, unless you are a single parent, there is no need for kids to be going anywhere with you at this point.

[Anonymous]

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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.

This is all so true and frustrating. I usually take precautions if one of my kids is sick so it doesn’t spread around the house, but if I knew it was COVID I would take more extreme measures. Actually, I probably would recommend defaulting to such measures now assuming that it’s COVID but not everyone would do that

[Anonymous]

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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 he is positive (strep? seriously?), then his whole family is likely positive but asymptomatic. They should not leave their house, they should not be "going on neighborhood walks." But they will, and this will continue to spread exponentially. FFS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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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 he is positive (strep? seriously?), then his whole family is likely positive but asymptomatic. They should not leave their house, they should not be "going on neighborhood walks." But they will, and this will continue to spread exponentially. FFS.

Her own pediatrician wants to test for strep. Of course that should be ruled out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Give him Tylenol and call your pediatrician.

Why would treat a fever?