Can you use rapid antigen tests in children under 2 years old?
- Written by: Thea van de Mortel, Professor, Nursing and Deputy Head (Learning & Teaching), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University
ShutterstockAs we head into winter, you may have a sniffly child under two years old at home. Is it just a cold? Or could it be COVID?
You may be tempted to reach into the cupboard for a rapid antigen test to find out. But some manufacturers say their COVID tests aren’t suitable for children under two.
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