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Can a 5 year old pick up covid from parents?
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Yes: Anything would be possible given the type/length of exposure and other factors. Over time we have become aware that kids may never get sick with it or have outward symptoms. They are also not the "super spreaders" we once feared. The immune system of kids seems quite able to deal with this novel germ in a positive way.
Answered 12/22/2020
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Agree with Dr. F: A five year-old can get infected with Covid -19 and spread the infection to others. Covid-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Please contact your doctor by phone for further evaluation and mechanism for testing in your area. Wear a mask, stay away from others, practice hand hygiene. Be sure to get tested, if you get symptoms.
Answered 12/21/2020
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