What is the risk of my child becoming sick with COVID-19?

What 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.

Are children less likely to get COVID-19 than adults?

While all children are capable of getting the virus that causes COVID-19, they don’t become sick as often as adults. Most children have mild symptoms or no symptoms.

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.

Which group of children at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19?

Similar to adults, children with obesity, diabetes, asthma or chronic lung disease, sickle cell disease, or immunosuppression can also be at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

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.

How likely is it that children infected with COVID-19 are asymptomatic?

Our review of the latest available data indicates that, while children who are infected with COVID-19 are more likely to be asymptomatic and less likely to experience severe disease (though a small subset become quite sick), they are capable of transmitting to both children and adults.

Do most children develop mild symptoms after being infected with COVID-19?

Most children who become infected with the COVID-19 virus have only a mild illness.

Who are some groups at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19?

Some people may be at higher risk of severe illness. This includes older adults (65 years and older) and people of any age with serious underlying medical conditions. By using strategies that help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, you will help protect all employees, including those at higher risk.

Who is most vulnerable to get severely ill from COVID-19?

The risk increases for people in their 50s and increases in 60s, 70s, and 80s. People 85 and older are the most likely to get very sick.Other factors can also make you more likely to get severely ill with COVID-19, such as having certain underlying medical conditions.

What are some of the symptoms when you get sick with COVID-19?

People with COVID-19 Get Sick in Different Ways Some people have a hard time breathing. Some people have fever or chills. Some people cough. Some people feel tired.

What is an asymptomatic case of COVID-19?

An asymptomatic case is an individual who has a laboratory confirmed positive test and who has no symptoms during the complete course of infection.