Testing
Can I Be Immune to Covid-19?
Can I Be Immune to Covid-19? Aside from durability, not all vaccines have complete protection, for example, the annual flu shot ranges in effectiveness and works better for children than for the rest of the population. In 2019, it was less than 50% effective in preventing the flu, but there were still major benefits. While…
Read MoreI was pretty sick a few months ago, and it wasn’t the flu. Should I get an antibody test?
I was pretty sick a few months ago, and it wasn’t the flu. Should I get an antibody test? An antibody test detects the level of antibodies against Covid 19 in your blood. The antibody test is limited in that we don’t know how long the antibodies last in a person’s body. It also won’t…
Read MoreIf I get a test and I test negative that means I’m fine, right?
If I get a test and I test negative that means I’m fine, right? No, not necessarily. The Covid 19, like any other test, only tests for the current state, and means only active infections. You may have been exposed but not infected yet, which would result in a negative test, even though you could…
Read MoreIs there a test to see if I had the virus before?
Is there a test to see if I had the virus before? Yes, there is a blood test that can show if a person has had Covid 19 in the past. Over time, this could help experts understand how many people were infected without knowing it. Experts are also using blood tests to study whether…
Read MoreShould I get tested for Covid 19?
Should I get tested for Covid 19? Testing for Covid 19 tells us if someone has a current infection. It doesn’t tell us if a person has been recently exposed or has had the virus in the past. According to the CDC, not everyone needs to be tested, and there are criteria that doctors, states,…
Read MoreIs there a test for the virus that causes Covid 19?
Is there a test for the virus that causes Covid 19? Yes, there are tests to see if you have Covid 19. If your doctor or nurse suspects you have it , they might take a swab from inside your nose and have it tested. If you’re coughing up mucus, they might also test that…
Read MoreWill my child need tests?
Will my child need tests? If a doctor or nurse suspects your child has Covid 19, they might take a swab from inside their nose for testing. These tests can help the doctor figure out if your child has Covid 19 or another illness. In some areas, it might not be possible to test everyone…
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