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8. Hugs-- some Walgreens are doing a rapid-response test-- free with insurance

Reply to jezebel321 (Original post)

Tue Oct 13, 2020, 09:37 PM

Oct 2020

In my county, it's free without insurance too-- the county health dept are picking up the fee.

Anyway, this isn't super-accurate, but comes back quick. It's a drive-in situation.

https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing/consent

It's not in every town, but there are 3 in my city, so maybe there's one your husband can go to before Thurs.

Also you might get a pulse oximeter that can check the 02 levels-- under 94 with a fever might mean hospitalization is in order.

I hope you find out it's just another virus.

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My husband has a fever of 102 and I'm nervous. He is a [View all] jezebel321 Oct 2020 OP

Hoping for the best for you guys. mercuryblues Oct 2020 #1

Sending good thoughts Ohiogal Oct 2020 #2

Keeping you both in my thoughts. n/t TDale313 Oct 2020 #3

Getting tested is the smart thing to do. Phoenix61 Oct 2020 #4

Call them first thing in the morning TexasBushwhacker Oct 2020 #5

How old is he? captain queeg Oct 2020 #6

Sending 💕 MLAA Oct 2020 #7

Hugs-- some Walgreens are doing a rapid-response test-- free with insurance dawg day Oct 2020 #8

((jezebel)) blm Oct 2020 #9

I was tested in Aug and got my results within 48 hours. BigmanPigman Oct 2020 #10

check his oxygen saturation...if you have a pulse oximeter Trueblue Texan Oct 2020 #11

Sending hugs to you both. gademocrat7 Oct 2020 #12

hoping for another negative RazBerryBeret Oct 2020 #13

Wear masks and ventilate house as much as possible lostnfound Oct 2020 #14

There are very good ideas here already. FeelingBlue Oct 2020 #15

All the above, plus lots of... JoeOtterbein Oct 2020 #16

If his fever goes higher you must see a doctor. 102 is borderline. 58Sunliner Oct 2020 #17

Take all these suggestions and sending good thoughts for hubby! Karadeniz Oct 2020 #18

102 is a pretty high fever HermitageHermit Oct 2020 #19

Holding you in my thoughts. NoRoadUntravelled Oct 2020 #20

Call your primary care doctor to discuss the symptoms IronLionZion Oct 2020 #21

Oh gosh! calimary Oct 2020 #22

Get some black elderberry juice or syrup or effervescent tablets ASAP. TryLogic Oct 2020 #23

Agree with previous posts, if fever goes higher get to a clinic or emergency. groundloop Oct 2020 #24

Your Husband will be in my prayers Gothmog Oct 2020 #25

they tell us not to get tested immediately but give the virus a few days to develop. nt Grasswire2 Oct 2020 #26