{"id":10813,"date":"2021-01-25T16:15:23","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T16:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/?p=10813"},"modified":"2021-03-05T16:08:21","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T16:08:21","slug":"should-children-with-cold-symptoms-be-tested-for-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2021\/01\/25\/should-children-with-cold-symptoms-be-tested-for-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Should Children With Cold Symptoms Be Tested for COVID-19?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10815 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2021\/01\/iStock-1187580897-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Caring African Mom Checking Temperature Of Her Sick Child At Home, Girl In Blanket\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2021\/01\/iStock-1187580897-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2021\/01\/iStock-1187580897-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2021\/01\/iStock-1187580897-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2021\/01\/iStock-1187580897-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2021\/01\/iStock-1187580897-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2021\/01\/iStock-1187580897-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2021\/01\/25\/should-children-with-cold-symptoms-be-tested-for-covid-19\/#espanol\">Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Before the COVID-19 pandemic, a runny nose, fever, or cough during the winter months wouldn\u2019t have been worrisome. Now, however, those same symptoms could signal something more serious. Parents may be unsure whether a cough is just a cold or a fever is just the flu \u2013 or an indicator of COVID-19. Naturally, they will wonder whether a child who has symptoms should be tested.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/heidi-weinroth-md\">Heidi J. Weinroth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/general-pediatrics\">General Pediatrician<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a>, symptoms that warrant staying at home include sneezing, runny nose, coughing, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, regardless of whether your child has a fever. \u201cIf your child has any of these symptoms, then you should call your pediatrician and discuss the possibility of getting your child tested for COVID-19,\u201d Dr. Weinroth explains. \u201cWe now have the ability to test for flu at the same time if needed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If your pediatrician recommends a COVID-19 test for your child, they will schedule an appointment at a convenient test site that is close to your home. The results are typically available within 24 hours. A negative test result will provide peace of mind. However, if the test result is positive, you will need to advise your child\u2019s daycare center or school immediately. Your child must stay at home to isolate from others for at least 10 days. Household members also must quarantine.<\/p>\n<p>During quarantine, to avoid transmission to others in the household, your child should, when possible:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay in a separate room<\/li>\n<li>Use a separate bathroom<\/li>\n<li>Avoid sharing dinnerware, towels, and other household items<\/li>\n<li>Wear a face mask in common areas<\/li>\n<li>Limit contact with family members and pets<\/li>\n<li>Avoid contact with visitors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cDuring a family quarantine, it is imperative for every person in the household to wear a mask and to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds as often as possible,\u201d says Dr. Weinroth. \u201cTransmission in a household can remain low if these steps are taken.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen families are faced with quarantining as a unit, the length of the quarantine depends on the situation. When a child has a positive test result, all family members need to quarantine for 14 days\u00a0<em>after<\/em>\u00a0the sick child meets the\u00a0criteria outlined by the pediatrician to end home isolation says Dr. Weinroth. \u201cAny time a new household member gets sick with COVID-19, you will need to restart your quarantine from the last day you had close contact.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here are some quarantine tips to help you to plan ahead and be prepared:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stock up on food and household supplies.\u00a0<\/strong>People under quarantine shouldn\u2019t\u00a0go to the grocery store. Consider keeping a supply of food that won\u2019t expire quickly, such as canned beans, boxed pasta, and jarred sauces. To ensure that your family is eating fresh food, you can buy longer-lasting produce, such as apples and carrots.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare to work from home.\u00a0<\/strong>If possible, try to arrange for telecommuting so that you can keep up with work if you need to quarantine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make sure to plan entertainment.<\/strong>As you can imagine, you and your family will probably feel restless if you\u2019re at home for two weeks. Some options to keep everyone busy include board games, streaming services, and craft activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Everyone can help to stop the spread of COVID-19. Remember to wear a face mask when in a public place, maintain good hand hygiene, and practice physical distancing from people who do not live in your household.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information on COVID-19 testing, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/patients-visitors\/coronavirus-covid-19-information\/covid-19-testing\">here<\/a>. To schedule an appointment with a Cooper pediatrician, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/general-pediatrics\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"espanol\"><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>\u00bfLos ni\u00f1os con s\u00edntomas de resfriado deben hacerse la prueba de COVID-19?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Antes de la pandemia de COVID-19, la secreci\u00f3n nasal, la fiebre o la tos durante los meses de invierno no habr\u00edan sido preocupantes. Ahora, sin embargo, esos mismos s\u00edntomas podr\u00edan indicar algo m\u00e1s grave. Los padres pueden no estar seguros de s\u00ed la tos es solo un resfriado o la fiebre es solo gripe o un indicador de COVID-19. Naturalmente, se preguntar\u00e1n si un ni\u00f1o que tiene s\u00edntomas debe hacerse la prueba.<\/p>\n<p>Seg\u00fan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/heidi-weinroth-md\">Heidi J. Weinroth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/general-pediatrics\">pediatra general<\/a> de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a>, los s\u00edntomas que justifican quedarse en casa incluyen estornudos, secreci\u00f3n nasal, tos, diarrea, v\u00f3mitos y dolor abdominal, independientemente de si su hijo tiene fiebre. &#8220;Si su hijo tiene alguno de estos s\u00edntomas, debe llamar a su pediatra y discutir la posibilidad de hacerle una prueba de COVID-19&#8221;, explica el Dr. Weinroth. &#8220;Ahora tenemos la capacidad de realizar pruebas de influenza al mismo tiempo si es necesario&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Si su pediatra recomienda una prueba de COVID-19 para su hijo, programar\u00e1 una cita en un lugar de prueba conveniente que est\u00e9 cerca de su casa. Los resultados suelen estar disponibles en 24 horas. Un resultado negativo de la prueba le proporcionar\u00e1 tranquilidad. Sin embargo, si el resultado de la prueba es positivo, deber\u00e1 avisar inmediatamente a la guarder\u00eda o escuela de su hijo. Su hijo debe quedarse en casa para aislarse de los dem\u00e1s durante al menos 10 d\u00edas. Los miembros del hogar tambi\u00e9n deben ponerse en cuarentena.<\/p>\n<p>Durante la cuarentena, para evitar la transmisi\u00f3n a otras personas en el hogar, su hijo debe, cuando sea posible:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Qu\u00e9date en una habitaci\u00f3n separada<\/li>\n<li>Usar un ba\u00f1o separado<\/li>\n<li>Evite compartir vajillas, toallas y otros art\u00edculos del hogar<\/li>\n<li>Use una mascarilla en \u00e1reas comunes<\/li>\n<li>Limite el contacto con familiares y mascotas<\/li>\n<li>Evite el contacto con los visitantes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cDurante una cuarentena familiar, es imperativo que todas las personas en el hogar usen una m\u00e1scara y se laven las manos con agua y jab\u00f3n durante al menos 20 segundos con la mayor frecuencia posible\u201d, dice el Dr. Weinroth. &#8220;La transmisi\u00f3n en un hogar puede permanecer baja si se toman estas medidas&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCuando las familias se enfrentan a la cuarentena como unidad, la duraci\u00f3n de la cuarentena depende de la situaci\u00f3n. Cuando un ni\u00f1o tiene un resultado positivo en la prueba, todos los miembros de la familia deben permanecer en cuarentena durante 14 d\u00edas despu\u00e9s de que el ni\u00f1o enfermo cumpla con los criterios establecidos por el pediatra para terminar con el aislamiento en el hogar\u201d, dice el Dr. Weinroth. &#8220;Cada vez que un nuevo miembro del hogar se enferma con COVID-19, deber\u00e1 reiniciar su cuarentena desde el \u00faltimo d\u00eda que tuvo contacto cercano&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDurante una cuarentena familiar, es imperativo que todas las personas en el hogar usen una m\u00e1scara y se laven las manos con agua y jab\u00f3n durante al menos 20 segundos con la mayor frecuencia posible\u201d, dice el Dr. Weinroth. &#8220;La transmisi\u00f3n en un hogar puede permanecer baja si se toman estas medidas&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCuando las familias se enfrentan a la cuarentena como unidad, la duraci\u00f3n de la cuarentena depende de la situaci\u00f3n. Cuando un ni\u00f1o tiene un resultado positivo en la prueba, todos los miembros de la familia deben permanecer en cuarentena durante 14 d\u00edas despu\u00e9s de que el ni\u00f1o enfermo cumpla con los criterios establecidos por el pediatra para terminar con el aislamiento en el hogar\u201d, dice el Dr. Weinroth. &#8220;Cada vez que un nuevo miembro del hogar se enferma con COVID-19, deber\u00e1 reiniciar su cuarentena desde el \u00faltimo d\u00eda que tuvo contacto cercano&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Estos son algunos consejos de cuarentena que le ayudar\u00e1n a planificar con anticipaci\u00f3n y estar preparado:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Abastecerse de alimentos y suministros dom\u00e9sticos<\/strong>. Las personas en cuarentena no deben ir al supermercado. Considere mantener un suministro de alimentos que no caduquen r\u00e1pidamente, como frijoles enlatados, pasta en caja y salsas en tarros. Para asegurarse de que su familia coma alimentos frescos, puede comprar productos de mayor duraci\u00f3n, como manzanas y zanahorias.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prep\u00e1rese para trabajar desde casa.<\/strong> Si es posible, trate de hacer arreglos para el trabajo a distancia para que pueda mantenerse al d\u00eda con el trabajo si necesita ponerse en cuarentena.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aseg\u00farese de planificar el entretenimiento. <\/strong>Como puede imaginar, es probable que usted y su familia se sientan inquietos si est\u00e1n en casa durante dos semanas. Algunas opciones para mantener a todos ocupados incluyen juegos de mesa, servicios de transmisi\u00f3n y actividades artesanales.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Todos pueden ayudar a detener la propagaci\u00f3n de COVID-19. Recuerde usar una mascarilla cuando se encuentre en un lugar p\u00fablico, mantenga una buena higiene de manos y practique el distanciamiento f\u00edsico de las personas que no viven en su hogar.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre las pruebas de COVID-19, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/patients-visitors\/coronavirus-covid-19-information\/covid-19-testing\">haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a>. Para programar una cita con un pediatra de Cooper, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/general-pediatrics\">haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed Before the COVID-19 pandemic, a runny nose, fever, or cough during the winter months wouldn\u2019t have been worrisome. Now, however, those same symptoms could signal something more serious. 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