COVID-19 Testing Guidance

• 2022

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This webpage provides information for pediatricians on when and how to test children for COVID-19. It describes testing reasons, such as symptoms or close contact with an infected person, and explains different types of tests like PCR and antigen tests. The guidance also covers factors affecting in-office testing decisions, including staffing and equipment needs. It highlights the importance of following CDC guidelines for isolation if a child tests positive or has rebound symptoms after treatment with Paxlovid. The document emphasizes that vaccination status should not influence testing decisions in symptomatic cases.

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Hazard: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Diagnostic Tests, Routine; Mass Screening; Pediatrics; Coronavirus Infections; Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques; Pandemics; Public Health Surveillance; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19 Testing

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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