When COVID-19 first hit at the end of 2019 and shut down much of the world in early 2020, it was initially thought that children couldn’t contract the virus. As we have moved through the ongoing pandemic, scientists and medical professionals continue to learn more about the virus, including how it differs in its symptoms and severity in children and adults. With children, cases are typically less severe and with many children experiencing only mild symptoms or if any symptoms at all. That’s not to say that it can’t be a serious health risk to children, the likelihood is just smaller than it is with adults. For children, symptoms of COVID-19 have been shown to be similar to those of the common cold and can include fever, sore throat, chills, cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, extreme fatigue, muscle aches and pain, severe headache and nasal congestion. When symptoms are present, or if you suspect your child might have COVID-19, reach out to your child’s doctor. Children experiencing symptoms should be kept at home, away from people outside of the household, with the exception of receiving medical care. A COVID-19 test can be performed to determine whether or not the symptoms are caused by COVID.