What Is The Risk Of My Child Becoming Sick With COVID-19?
COVID-19Common questionWhat is the risk of my child becoming sick with COVID-19?Children can be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 and can get sick with COVID-19. Most children with COVID-19 have mild symptoms or they may have no symptoms at all (“asymptomatic”). Fewer children have been sick with COVID-19 compared to adults.
Can children be infected with COVID-19?
Children and adolescents can be infected with SARS-CoV-2, can get sick with COVID-19, and can spread the virus to others.
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Can children get severely ill with COVID-19?
While children have been less affected by COVID-19 compared to adults, children can be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 and some children develop severe illness. Children with underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness compared to children without underlying medical conditions.
People with Certain Medical Conditions
What are the most common symptoms of COVID-19 in children?
Children and Adolescents Similar to the symptoms seen in adults, the most common symptoms reported have been tiredness or fatigue, headache, trouble sleeping (insomnia), trouble concentrating, muscle and joint pain, and cough.
Post-COVID Conditions
What should I do if my child has been around someone with COVID-19?
CDC recommends a 14-day quarantine for close contacts who are not fully vaccinated before returning to normal activities, including in-person school and school activities. This is because your child can become infected with COVID-19, but may not test positive or show symptoms for up to 14 days.
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