I have RA and have weekly Tocilizumab injections. Last week my my 14yr old daughter had a sore throat and felt unwell. I spoke to the school who said to follow NHS guidance. She had a day off and felt better so went back to school. I spoke to my Doctor to ask if I should have my injection. She said I should hold off to see how my daughter was. Over the weekend my daughters symptoms developed into what seems to be a cold. No sneezing, no more sore throat, a bit of coughing on waking but not continuous or dry. I spoke to school and they told me to still follow NHS guidelines. I decided to keep her of school, partly because I don't want to spread 'other' germs around for people to deal with, and also because from what I have read Coronavirus can be very mild in some and difficult to distinguish from cold and flu. She she seems fine in herself now eating and drinking. Should I keep her off to check nothing else develops? Since the governments new guidelines have come out I will also ring the school again to check their position.
I presume having RA and taking a biologic drug puts me in a high risk category. Is that right? I have already been much more careful about mixing with people and at home have been disinfecting, using seperate towels, soap, toothpaste, and keeping my distance from family. Should I now be isolating my self more in the home? Should I now take my daughter out of school? My husband is unable to work at home but is being very careful at work and generally. Aside from situation I want them to be safe too! Thank you for any advice.