If the symptoms go away

[catpoooffender]

DS (2) is prone to coughs, and has developed a new one yesterday. Coughed quite a lot since then. Also has a runny nose but no fever. If relevant, he had the flu vaccine on Saturday.

I don't think for a moment it's COVID (I think he had it in March) but have ordered a home testing kit.

My question is this: IF he stops coughing today (his coughs can be quite short lived), would you send him to nursery tomorrow?
I think I know the answer (he should self-isolate even if symptoms go away quickly) but he's only been back two weeks after having to self isolate for two weeks because another child in his room at nursery tested positive. Also, DS frequently gets short-lived coughs. I can't bear for this to keep happening all winter!

No you need to wait for the test to come back.

No, you shouldn't send him back in tomorrow.......but you know that already. Do you want someone to come along and tell you to ignore the rules/law? I'm sure someone will be along shortly.

Yes I know the rules. My question was what would other people do. I'm interested to know how others plan to deal with this type of situation that will occur frequently over the coming months.

No.

If you were concerned enough to waste a test, despite being sure it's not covid, then no, your child or anyone else in your household shouldn't be going anywhere until you've got the test result.

FFS! What is wrong with all these people who know the rules but think they don't apply to them?! No wonder it's spreading and everything is having to be locked down again!

I'm not concerned enough to 'waste' a test. But I know that if he coughs at nursery, they will want us to collect him unless he has a negative test.

OP, you know the rules so just follow them.

Thanks @AlexaShutUp, great talk.

Ffs, of course I would follow the rules because I would want everyone else to also follow the rules in that situation.

People like you are the reason thousands of kids are being sent home from school because parents thought rules didn’t apply to them. And why coronavirus will continue to spread because idiots don’t follow the rules.

What if you send him in tomorrow then the test comes back positive?

No, you don't just send him to nursery.

Jesus wept.

@Brighterthansunflowers

Ffs, of course I would follow the rules because I would want everyone else to also follow the rules in that situation.

People like you are the reason thousands of kids are being sent home from school because parents thought rules didn’t apply to them. And why coronavirus will continue to spread because idiots don’t follow the rules.

People like me? In actual fact, on the spectrum of total compliance vs complete disregard for the rules, I'm closer to the compliant end than most people I know. I was trying to gauge what others would do in this situation because I know this is going to happen every month or so over the winter months.

I can only assume that you've complied 100% with the rules and never even considered breaching them. Because apparently just thinking about breaking the rules is causing it to spread now 🤓

Would you feel comfortable phoning nursery and saying your child had had a positive result but you’d been sending him in regardless while waiting for the results?

@SoUtterlyGroundDown

Would you feel comfortable phoning nursery and saying your child had had a positive result but you’d been sending him in regardless while waiting for the results?

If I had said to you that my son had a cough for around 24 hours last week but was totally fine now, would you advise me to test?

If I had said to you that my son had a cough for around 24 hours last week but was totally fine now, would you advise me to test?

I don’t give testing advice. I would probably say ‘did you get a test when he developed with the cough’?
DD had a cough a few weeks ago. She woke up with it, and she’d been tested by mid morning. Isolated until the results. Her cough was gone before the result was through.
That has nothing to do with the question I’ve asked you though. You’ve requested a test. If it’s positive, how will you feel about telling nursery you continued to send him in while awaiting results?

My question was what would other people do

I would follow the rules because I don't want hassle for breaking them. Not because I believe for the slightest moment that the rules keep people safe or should apply as stated to children.

I know someone keeps getting her preschool kids tested for brief (few hours) of fevers because... she has to. With full isolation periods. No positives yet. I think the routine is indeed getting old.

So the point is that I've requested a test? Kind of illogical isn't it really?

I feel you OP, I really do. We’ve just had my DS (5) tested as he was coughing last night and this morning. His cough has gone now and we’re already all driving each other mad at home. There’s the very real likely good that my 6 month old baby will have to miss her appointment with the allergy specialist tomorrow because of it and I am so gutted, we’ve waited ages and it’s been so bloody tough with her struggling- I could cry.

But, I can’t not comply knowing that there’s a low chance that we infect others. I know a majority of people in my real life Wouldn’t have bothered to test.

@lljkk

My question was what would other people do

I would follow the rules because I don't want hassle for breaking them. Not because I believe for the slightest moment that the rules keep people safe or should apply as stated to children.

I know someone keeps getting her preschool kids tested for brief (few hours) of fevers because... she has to. With full isolation periods. No positives yet. I think the routine is indeed getting old.

This is my point really. I already know I won't be sending him in. But it's a tiresome process and I'm interested to know how many people are going through the motions rather than applying common sense and making their own risk assessment with this sort of thing.

And yes, I know a lot of people don't have common sense. But it's a heck of a lot of hassle for those of us who do.

@catpoooffender

So the point is that I've requested a test? Kind of illogical isn't it really?

You requested a test as your child has symptoms. If your child has symptoms, you isolate until you get the result. Otherwise there’s a chance that you send them about their business and the result is positive. I’m not sure what is illogical or what point you’re trying to make, but it’s going over my head 🤷🏻‍♀️.

@ShivD

I feel you OP, I really do. We’ve just had my DS (5) tested as he was coughing last night and this morning. His cough has gone now and we’re already all driving each other mad at home. There’s the very real likely good that my 6 month old baby will have to miss her appointment with the allergy specialist tomorrow because of it and I am so gutted, we’ve waited ages and it’s been so bloody tough with her struggling- I could cry.

But, I can’t not comply knowing that there’s a low chance that we infect others. I know a majority of people in my real life Wouldn’t have bothered to test.

This, a thousand times. I'm so sorry to hear you may have to miss your appointment. When DS had to self-isolate last month, I missed my first hairdresser appointment since February. I'm not trying to compare the two by the way. It's just all so frustrating. I'm mainly bothered about work - I've already had to ask for so many concessions.

Of course you keep him off. It's frustrating, but there it is. Also you and your pasrtner need to self-isolate until the result is received. We're having to do that for our family this week too, because DD has a cough (and totally looks like she has a cold).

Irksome, but there you go.

Going thru motions is perfect description.
Yes it sucks. I could be harmed workwise if I don't, though.
You have to weigh up your own situation, tbf.

ps: I have discovered I am an utter coward. Uncomfortable, but true.

@SoUtterlyGroundDown I think you do see what's illogical here, you're just being obtuse. If the symptoms go, you're not symptomatic. Do you order a test still? All the guidance refers to what day of symptoms you're on. My son doesn't currently (as predicted), have symptoms. What's making it look clear cut to you is that I ordered a test. If I hadn't, things might be less clear.