What long COVID looks like in kids
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(NEXSTAR) – While it’s not clear exactly how many children suffer from long COVID, doctors who work with children are seeing some of them continue to struggle weeks or months after a coronavirus infection.
“The most common symptoms that we see for children who have long COVID are fatigue, difficulty concentrating and mood swings,” said Dr.
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Doctors encourage parents to be mindful of the common long COVID symptoms and monitor their children after an infection.
Long COVID can affect anyone who catches the virus, but is more likely to occur in cases resulting in severe illness or hospitalization.
“The pediatrician or family practice provider would spend some time trying to understand the timeline related to COVID and the onset of symptoms, how common these symptoms were for the child before the infection even started and then put all those pieces together to determine what the best treatment option would be for them,” she said.
Children between 6 months and 4 years old are eligible for a “primary series” of COVID-19 vaccines (either two doses of Moderna or three doses of Pfizer).
Parents may think their kid caught a cold at school, or is acting out if they are experiencing mood swings.
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