Children can get coronavirus (COVID-19), but they seem to get it less often than adults and it's usually less serious.
If your child has any of the main symptoms of COVID-19:
- Get a PCR test (test that is sent to a lab) to check if they have COVID-19 as soon as possible
- You, your child and anyone else you live with should stay at home and not have visitors until you get the test result – only leave your home to have the test.
Anyone in your childcare or support bubble should also stay at home if your child has been in close contact with them since their symptoms started or during the 48 hours before they started.
Important: Help from NHS 111
Get help from NHS 111 if you're worried about your child or not sure what to do.
- For children aged 5 or over – get help from NHS 111 online.
- For children under 5 – call 111.
For further information please visit the NHS's website:
Published: Jun 28, 2021
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