I'm so sorry and hoping for a speedy recovery for the household.
I'm so sorry and hoping for a speedy recovery for the household.
Mommy to Two DDs
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You could test for antibodies. We have friends who had headaches and low fever but no respiratory involvement a few months ago and kids and parents all had antibodies. Dad tested when he had routine blood work drawn for baseline cholesterol etc. and found out.
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Yes! And in many areas the blood supply is incredibly, scary low right now, so you'd be doing a lot of good as well. I've been donating routinely for years, but I do find it interesting to get my antibody status back now too! (I've donated twice since they started testing it here). Also, some areas are served by blood banks other than Red Cross, but many are testing for antibodies now, so a quick Google search should help you find where you can donate. Just remember to wait until you're 100% healthy to go in to donate!
Lizi
Hope you all have a mild case.
I have given blood three times since March and no antibodies. We have been on major lockdown here though.
The recent study from England indicated antibodies may not hang around in people's systems very long unfortunately.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...len-study-says
So, DH and I tested yesterday and we are both negative. I’m really surprised by my result! I have basically the same symptoms my mom did (started Saturday) and I’ve been sleeping in the extra bed in DS1’s room this entire time. How did I not test positive??
So at this point DS1 can return to school next Tuesday and the other 3 of us can end quarantine on November 3rd, unless either DH or I test positive before then. But I don’t see either of us getting tested again unless DH gets more symptoms than the sore throat he has had for a few days.
Despite what everyone says about how kids handle it really well I think DS2 has been most affected by it— he has had the worst congestion and been the most fatigued and grumpy with it. That said, His case is still completely mild- just like a bad cold. DS1 only has a cough now but his coughs generally hang on for a long time so I’m keeping a close eye on that. DS2 has only coughed like twice.
Mama to :
DS1 (July 2011)
DD (Feb 2014-June 2015)
DS2 (Apr 2017)
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