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Unpacking the impact: The lingering effects of COVID on children
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

·deseret.com·
Unpacking the impact: The lingering effects of COVID on children
Back in Summer of 2020, an associate of mine, 9 year-old son was rushed to the hospital after not being able to talk and crawling on the floor like a baby.
Back in Summer of 2020, an associate of mine, 9 year-old son was rushed to the hospital after not being able to talk and crawling on the floor like a baby.
“Friends, it’s hard to admit, but we are in the ‘Save Yourself’ part of the nightmare.”
·x.com·
Back in Summer of 2020, an associate of mine, 9 year-old son was rushed to the hospital after not being able to talk and crawling on the floor like a baby.
Frontiers | Acute onset psychiatric diseases after SARS-CoV-2 virus infection among pediatric patients
Frontiers | Acute onset psychiatric diseases after SARS-CoV-2 virus infection among pediatric patients

“New-onset psychiatric symptoms directly related to SARS-CoV-2 virus infection are not rare phenomena among pediatric patients. CSF tests support the presence of central immune responses in some patients.

Our patients developed psychiatric symptoms within 2 weeks of virus infection. In a small portion of patients (2/10, 20%), positive findings in CSF (cerebro-spinal fluid) suggest intracranial immune response and disruption of the blood–brain barrier (BBB).. EEG showed epileptic wave in one child (1/9, 11%) and slow background rhythm or slow wave activities in five children (5/9, 55%).. [Among six children whose cytokine levels in CSF were measured,] one-third (2/6, 33.3%) had increased IL-8 levels, which indicates IL-8 in the central nervous system may be involved in the mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 virus-induced psychiatric symptoms. Increased IL-8 levels in CSF have been reported in brain infection and head injury.. We also detected elevated IgG level, albumin quotient, and positive oligoclonal band in the CSF in another two children, which supports the disrupted blood–brain barrier and central autoimmune reaction theory."

New-onset psychiatric symptoms directly related to SARS-CoV-2 virus infection are not rare phenomena among pediatric patients. CSF tests support the presence of central immune responses in some patients.
·frontiersin.org·
Frontiers | Acute onset psychiatric diseases after SARS-CoV-2 virus infection among pediatric patients
Effect of COVID-19 infection on psychological aspects of pre-schooler children: a cross-sectional study - Middle East Current Psychiatry
Effect of COVID-19 infection on psychological aspects of pre-schooler children: a cross-sectional study - Middle East Current Psychiatry
“Children infected with COVID-19 were more likely to have psychological issues, such as affective disorders, anxiety problems, pervasive developmental problems, and oppositional defiant problems.”
Children infected with COVID-19 were more likely to have psychological issues, such as affective disorders, anxiety problems, pervasive developmental problems, and oppositional defiant problems.
·mecp.springeropen.com·
Effect of COVID-19 infection on psychological aspects of pre-schooler children: a cross-sectional study - Middle East Current Psychiatry
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
👏 Bravo to the Netherlands! Higher CO2 levels often mean poor ventilation, which can boost the risk of -19 and other viruses. It's time for every classroom around the world to have a CO2 monitor.
👏 Bravo to the Netherlands! Higher CO2 levels often mean poor ventilation, which can boost the risk of -19 and other viruses. It's time for every classroom around the world to have a CO2 monitor.

C02 monitors are mandatory in all Dutch classrooms.

meanwhile in the US: go to school even if sick, even with lice and diarrhea, no need to test for Covid, get truancy notice otherwise and FFS don’t open any windows or bring in air purifiers. masks are banned in many schools. We. Are. Fools.

·x.com·
👏 Bravo to the Netherlands! Higher CO2 levels often mean poor ventilation, which can boost the risk of -19 and other viruses. It's time for every classroom around the world to have a CO2 monitor.
I'm filing a Civil Rights Disability complaint w/ the Department of Education for forcing children and teachers into unsafe work environments daily, knowing the overall harm to health and wellbeing that contribute to chronic illness and create and/or exacerbate disability, re:…
I'm filing a Civil Rights Disability complaint w/ the Department of Education for forcing children and teachers into unsafe work environments daily, knowing the overall harm to health and wellbeing that contribute to chronic illness and create and/or exacerbate disability, re:…
“I'm filing a Civil Rights Disability complaint w/ the Department of Education for forcing children and teachers into unsafe work environments daily, knowing the overall harm to health and wellbeing that contribute to chronic illness and create and/or exacerbate disability, re: #IndoorAirQuality. Join me 👇”
·x.com·
I'm filing a Civil Rights Disability complaint w/ the Department of Education for forcing children and teachers into unsafe work environments daily, knowing the overall harm to health and wellbeing that contribute to chronic illness and create and/or exacerbate disability, re:…
My daughter has Long Covid. It transformed me into an advocate for Long Covid kids. - The Sick Times
My daughter has Long Covid. It transformed me into an advocate for Long Covid kids. - The Sick Times

“Earlier that summer, my daughter tested positive for Covid-19 and had developed a high fever, shortness of breath, shivers, and chest pains. She initially regained her energy and by the time school started, I thought she had recovered. I was wrong. That night I found her lying on the couch was the beginning of my daughter’s difficult journey with Long Covid — a journey that transformed her life, and mine as a single mother.”

Earlier that summer, my daughter tested positive for Covid-19 and had developed a high fever, shortness of breath, shivers, and chest pains. She initially regained her energy and by the time school started, I thought she had recovered. I was wrong. That night I found her lying on the couch was the beginning of my daughter’s difficult journey with Long Covid — a journey that transformed her life, and mine as a single mother.
·thesicktimes.org·
My daughter has Long Covid. It transformed me into an advocate for Long Covid kids. - The Sick Times
Tutkijat hämmästyivät: Kun päiväkotien ilmaa puhdistettiin, lasten sairastelu väheni selvästi | Kotimaa | Yle
Tutkijat hämmästyivät: Kun päiväkotien ilmaa puhdistettiin, lasten sairastelu väheni selvästi | Kotimaa | Yle
Air purifiers in Finnish daycare reduced children's illnesses by 18% in a carefully controlled study. This implies huge potential for better public health and cost savings from sick leaves, with a simple intervention against airborne infections.
·yle.fi·
Tutkijat hämmästyivät: Kun päiväkotien ilmaa puhdistettiin, lasten sairastelu väheni selvästi | Kotimaa | Yle
The severity of respiratory syncytial virus infection in children during the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide study of 11,915 cases in Germany
The severity of respiratory syncytial virus infection in children during the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide study of 11,915 cases in Germany

IMMUNITY DEBT DOES NOT EXIST.

“The severity of respiratory syncytial virus infection in children during the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide study of 11,915 cases in Germany”

The severity of respiratory syncytial virus infection in children during the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide study of 11,915 cases in Germany
·link.springer.com·
The severity of respiratory syncytial virus infection in children during the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide study of 11,915 cases in Germany
Asthma attacks triple as hospitalisations reach four year high | ITV News
Asthma attacks triple as hospitalisations reach four year high | ITV News

“The number of children being hospitalised with asthma attacks triples during the month of September, new data has revealed.

After the start of the new term, the rate increases by 175%, with charity Asthma and Lung UK warning hospital admission rates amongst school children is on the rise and has hit a four year high.”

The number of children being hospitalised with asthma attacks triples during the month of September, new data has revealed. After the start of the new term, the rate increases by 175%, with charity Asthma and Lung UK warning hospital admission rates amongst school children is on the rise and has hit a four year high.
·itv.com·
Asthma attacks triple as hospitalisations reach four year high | ITV News
Bonus Back to School Edition: Keeping Kids Covid Safe
Bonus Back to School Edition: Keeping Kids Covid Safe
“A look at the struggles that Covid aware parents (and children) are facing as we head into another school year. The increase in bullying, peer pressure and mocking for masking is a BIG problem.”
A look at the struggles that Covid aware parents (and children) are facing as we head into another school year. The increase in bullying, peer pressure and mocking for masking is a BIG problem.
·disabledginger.com·
Bonus Back to School Edition: Keeping Kids Covid Safe
In other words, the disease burden of COVID is higher in the young than it is in the old compared to the disease burden of all diseases
In other words, the disease burden of COVID is higher in the young than it is in the old compared to the disease burden of all diseases

explanation of rise in excess deaths of the young since Covid introduced into circulation:

“In other words, the disease burden of COVID is higher in the young than it is in the old compared to the disease burden of all diseases

Another way of putting it is: Young people don't normally die of disease but when they do die of disease, they die of SARS-CoV-2 infections”

·x.com·
In other words, the disease burden of COVID is higher in the young than it is in the old compared to the disease burden of all diseases
Sarah Hannett KC, LCK quoted on impact
Sarah Hannett KC, LCK quoted on impact
The pandemic had a “profound” & lasting impact on their (CYP with #LongCovid) lives, which had been exacerbated by the message that Covid-19 was harmless to children. “The inaccuracy of that message has been fatal,”
·x.com·
Sarah Hannett KC, LCK quoted on impact