DD(6) refusing Covid test - what to do?

[RoseStar]

Hi all, DD has come home from school with sore throat, headache and temp of 38.5. She’s flatly refusing to have a Covid test, I've tried everything. Coaxing, making it fun, offering toys/treats/rewards, doing one myself (terrified her), other bribery, guilt tripping… nothing is sticking.

Any suggestions as to what I can do?! Do one whilst she’s asleep?? Or would it work if she coughed / blew her nose really hard on a tissue then I swab that?

All suggestions as to how to get a test welcome, not interested in anyone who questions why I’m testing.

Thank you!

My experience has been that gps need you to rule out covid first before they will treat for other infections. So it is wise to test rather than jump to a 10 day isolation for that reason.

Well what would they do it was positive???

I'd be extremely worried if a child was picking up covid multiple times. Children have 8-10 colds per year, babies and toddlers 12. That equates to 10 days off every month. I'm sure employers will very quickly run out of patience.