Could my child really have covid twice in under 2 months?

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Yes you can definitely get it so soon. My kids had it at the end of April. Now both are sick again with similar symptoms. one of their rapid tests came back with a clear positive. So they're barely 3 months out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DS had covid in late May, he now, 57 days later, has a bad cough/runny nose.

DH tested him and there is a faint line. Could this really be 2 cases in under 2 months? He is home from camp today, pediatrician said couldn't give clear cut guidance until he is seen by a doctor.

No fever.

Yes, DC can. It would be super helpful if our leaders made this super clear with messaging but they are just letting it rip

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Anonymous wrote:All the people who are saying calm down and everyone is going to get this, multiple times -- aren't you at all concerned about the scientists and virologists saying that each time you catch it is a chance at long covid, which for many is completely debilitating?

I don't understand this "throw our hands up in the air" mindset. Masks are easy. Not eating in restaurants is pretty easy. Living with long covid is hard. Whatever, you do you, but I don't understand people who won't take some precautions now in order to try to avoid something really bad later. Hard not to see this as grasshopper and ant fable.

I'm worried about my 2 year old getting it AGAIN from day care. He got it from an outbreak at the beginning of June and the classroom closed 10 days. He was sent home today with diarrhea and the teacher said other kids had runny noses. Of course I am worried about long term effects. We don't eat indoors or take planes anywhere, but two year olds don't wear masks reliably and have mandatory naptimes, snacks, and mealtimes. The vaccines haven't even been out long enough for him to have 2 doses.

Just reminding you that very small children exist, and keeping them from spreading viruses isn't that easy.

I have lots of sympathy for you and I have no beef with folks who are doing their best under difficult circumstances. I have problems with grown adults who won't mask up in crowded indoor spaces and say they are done with covid because everyone will get it eventually. That's their choice and they're allowed to do that, I just think they're stupid. But I probably shouldn't have said "Masks are easy." Something more like "Masks are easy for most adults." Good luck with your kiddo, and sorry!