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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.
Unpacking the impact: The lingering effects of COVID on children
“Evidence is growing that while children have a lower rate of severe acute illness from COVID-19, lingering effects after even seemingly mild cases are impacting millions of children and teens. Between 1 in 5 and 1 in 10 pediatric infections — including both asymptomatic cases and those that are severe — are followed by long COVID symptoms, per a recent JAMA study.
That’s as many as 6 million U.S. children. And research suggests the risk rises with repeat infections. Meanwhile, symptoms can last three years or more