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Scared of getting tested for Covid

Nana

Hello everybody, 

I have not been active in the last few months but it is good to be back. 

I have a question and hope that someone can relate to this. My son is absolutely scared of getting tested for covid. A nasal swab is not an option for him. He is always very reasonable but this is something he won't do. Being anxious about things myself I understand it is difficult to overcome fears. I wish it was easier but school requires children to be tested daily if they show cold related symptoms. He was swabbed in the cheeks when we travelled back to Italy last August and that was not a problem! What to do? 

Thank you. 

Nana

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  • I feel your pain, my daughter is petrified of the nasal swab and it's impossible to do it anymore, the last time I managed to get her throat swab but that's all, and it definitely touched her tongue. They didn't say the test was void so presumably ok.

    I need an exemption for her really, it's so stressful for both of us.

  • in reply to mumof3

    Yes, my son cries when I ask him to get tested and I feel it is such a violation.. I did not know about the exemption. Do you know how to get one? Maybe just calling 119?thank you a lot for sharing, mumof3. :) 

  • in reply to Nana

    I know that you can get exemption from testing before travel for eg. And all this requires is a letter from a GP or medical practitioner.

    I saw some information that said you'd have to isolate for 10 days instead if you had symptoms.

    I guess it depends on the circumstances but I think in any case a letter from a GP or professional would be all you need.

    The below is off gov.uk in reference to travel.

    • if you have a medical condition which means you cannot take a test – you must present a note from a medical practitioner at check in and to Border Force staff on arrival in England

    I hope that helps, it isn't easy for adults.. so poor kids.

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  • in reply to Nana

    I know that you can get exemption from testing before travel for eg. And all this requires is a letter from a GP or medical practitioner.

    I saw some information that said you'd have to isolate for 10 days instead if you had symptoms.

    I guess it depends on the circumstances but I think in any case a letter from a GP or professional would be all you need.

    The below is off gov.uk in reference to travel.

    • if you have a medical condition which means you cannot take a test – you must present a note from a medical practitioner at check in and to Border Force staff on arrival in England

    I hope that helps, it isn't easy for adults.. so poor kids.

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