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Hi my son went for a covid test yesterday and tested negative he was around people who tested positive for two days do i need to retest him?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Unsure.: Has he developed any symptoms? Average incubation period for COVID-19 is 2 to14 days (but as little as 1 day), median time is 4-5 days. You have more chance of having an accurate test result if you have symptoms or you wait 5 to 8 days after COVID 19 contact.

Answered 1/1/2021

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See below: Covid-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Contact your doctor/local hospital, by phone for evaluation and testing in your area. Wear a mask, stay away from others, practice hand hygiene. If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately. Get Covid vaccine. Wish you good health.

Answered 1/1/2021

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