What to Do If Your Child May Have Been Exposed to COVID-19

COVID-19 symptoms may include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

If your child is experiencing inflammation of different body parts or organs, they may be experiencing Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Learn more about MIS-C.

You should contact your child’s care provider if:

• Your child has developed COVID-19 symptoms
• Your child has been within 6 feet of someone with a confirmed case of COVID-19

You can also visit one of the testing sites below to confirm whether or not your child has COVID-19.

If you feel that your child is having a medical emergency or life-threatening issue, please dial 9-1-1 or come to the Emergency Department.

Some children who have tested positive for COVID-19 have also had Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Children with MIS-C can have a variety of symptoms, such as fever, rash, abdominal pain, diarrhea and more. MIS-C does not appear to be contagious and it is a relatively rare condition. If you have concerns that your child is experiencing MIS-C, please call their primary care provider.

Learn about COVID-19 testing options.

If your child was tested for COVID-19 at Children’s National, you can access test results in the MyChildrensPortal. Learn more about the portal or how to sign up here.