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COVID-19 in Children

COVID-19 is an infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Children can have respiratory symptoms, fever, fatigue, headache, stomach symptoms or no symptoms at all.

COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2 and spreads mainly through respiratory particles. Other respiratory viruses can cause many of the same symptoms.

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AAP Guide to COVID-19 in Children

The AAP guide below explains what to expect, what to watch for, and when to contact us.

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When to see a doctor

Contact your pediatrician or another healthcare professional if:

  • Your child has trouble breathing, is not drinking well or is showing signs of dehydration.
  • Fever or other symptoms persist, return or become worse.
  • Your child has a medical condition that may increase the risk of severe COVID-19.
  • You have questions about current testing or treatment recommendations.

Call 911 or get emergency care if:

  • Your child has severe trouble breathing.
  • Your child develops blue or gray lips or face.
  • Your child is very difficult to wake, is confused or has a seizure.
  • You think your child has a life-threatening emergency.

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When can my child be seen

Be seen today.

Every office keeps same-day appointments for illness and injury.

This evening or at the weekend.

Most offices run After Hours Care, by appointment rather than walk-in.

If you are worried, call. We would rather answer a question that turns out to be nothing.

More on fever and infection

See the rest of this group and all 164 symptoms