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My father is tested positive for covid 19 and i was in close contact with him, however i have 4 month old that was also exposed to my father not knowing at the time. what can we do in the meantime?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Self-isolate: Self-isolate with your 4 month old; watch for symptoms in you or your baby: fever, cough, diarrhea, loss of taste or smell, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, or nausea or vomiting.Contact your/baby's doctor if symptoms appear.Get emergency help if trouble breathing,chest pain,blue lips,confusion,worsening.

Answered 7/15/2020

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Observe: The baby may not develop any symptoms and a Serologic test may be ordered at a later time to determine if there are specific antibodies to SARS CoV-2. Some children may become quite ill, but most do not have more than mild symptoms. Watch for signs of fever,cough, poor feeding and please follow up with a virtual or in person visit.

Answered 7/23/2020

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