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Hi. my 6yo daughter developed a fever yesterday (38.5), has body ache, headache and diarrhea. she attended school and extra mural activities this week. should she get a covid test?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19 testing: You posted on the Free Public Health Education site for HealthTap where we do not diagnosis, treat or refer. risk. In ZA, a medical provider evals to decide if COVID 19 testing is indicated. Contact your own medical provider or get telemedicine consult from an on-line provider. You can use one of the free on-line apps check your risk. I think testing would be prudent.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/18/2021

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A member asked:

Hi. my 6yo daughter developed a fever yesterday (38.5), has body ache, headache and diarrhea. she attended school and extra mural activities this week. should she get a covid test?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

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