A member asked:

My 8 year old and 6 year old woke up yesterday with a bad cough, i've been giving them cough medication, allergex and they are wearing the face masks in the house. please advise how can i get them tested for covid19?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Observe: Testing only needed if severe symptoms. Recommendation for children without underlying medical conditions or without shortness of breath is to observe, drink plenty of fluids, and treat fevers with fever-reducing medication if uncomfortable from the fever. Call their doctor for any worsening symptoms and they should stay home, as should you except as absolutely necessary. Wash hands!

Answered 3/31/2020

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