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Jun 25, 2021 · Seeking care. Takeaway. A fever is when your body temperature is 100.4°F (38°C) or greater. See a doctor if temperatures are at least 100.4°F (38°C) for infants, 102.2°F (39°C) for children,...
- Corey Whelan
Jun 1, 2022 · COVID-19 symptoms in children. In earlier waves of the pandemic, typical symptoms of COVID-19 in children were fever (46-64%) and cough (32-56%). However, many children were asymptomatic or only had a few symptoms. More recently, with the Omicron variant, symptoms have been shown to more likely be upper respiratory, as noted in Table 1 above.
COVID-19 usually causes mild symptoms in kids — most commonly, fever and cough. Most children recover in one to two weeks with at-home care. But kids with certain underlying medical conditions face a higher risk of serious illness and hospitalization.
Children with COVID-19 may have serious or mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. Symptoms may show up from 2 to 14 days after contact with the virus that causes COVID-19. The most common symptoms are fever and a cough, including a barking cough linked to croup.
Sep 28, 2022 · Are COVID-19 symptoms in kids the same as in adults? How can you tell whether it's COVID-19 and not another illness? Here's what to know.
- Dorian Smith-Garcia
Adults and children with mild COVID-19 symptoms can stay at home while recovering. You don’t need to go to the hospital if symptoms are mild. Check with your local public health authority about quarantine or isolation periods, and reporting.
Mar 5, 2021 · Fever, even if it's only present for an hour or two. Headache. Runny nose. Sore throat. Vomiting or diarrhea (typically more than one episode). But there's only one way to...
