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Long Covid cases in children are exploding - now the federal government is reacting
Long Covid cases in children are exploding - now the federal government is reacting
“In Switzerland, the number of Long Covid cases in children is rising. The FOPH has published an information sheet to support schools, while organizations emphasize the urgency of the situation.”
In Switzerland, the number of Long Covid cases in children is rising. The FOPH has published an information sheet to support schools, while organizations emphasize the urgency of the situation.
·bluewin.ch·
Long Covid cases in children are exploding - now the federal government is reacting
For kids with long COVID, "back to school" often means not returning
For kids with long COVID, "back to school" often means not returning

“Far from rare, long COVID in kids is devastating families. Experts say schools can do more to help their students…

…”Schools must make it safe for all children that attend, whether they currently suffer from #LongCovid or not,” Robertson said. “Many children are.. just one more infection away from developing the debilitating effects of long COVID.”

·salon.com·
For kids with long COVID, "back to school" often means not returning
Jade Khalife on Twitter
Jade Khalife on Twitter

Thread Conclusion: "Findings from our study support that prior COVID-19 infection was associated with a significantly increased risk for RSV infection and was a driving force for the 2022 surge of severe pediatric RSV cases in the US."

This is an important pre-print. Thx for sharing./3

·twitter.com·
Jade Khalife on Twitter
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This study by Shamez Ladhani & others suggests the COVID-19 response is wrong. Children are at as much risk of LC from reinfection as the are from primary infection.
·jpeds.com·
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