6. The Bottom Line: Key Takeaways for Parents

Navigating illness in children can be stressful. Here are the three most important things to remember about the current COVID-19 wave:

• Stay Aware, Not Alarmed: The new variants are typically causing mild, cold-like illness in most children.
• Listen for the Sore Throat: A uniquely sharp, “razor-like” sore throat is a key sign that could point specifically to the Nimbus variant.
• When in Doubt, Test: Testing is the only way to be sure if it’s COVID-19, which allows you to take the right steps to care for your child and protect others.