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https://www.salon.com/2024/08/26/long-is-a-public-health-for-kids-experts-say/>
"For years, public health experts have said that COVID-19 infections in
children are “mild.” According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), the most common symptoms of COVID in kids are a fever and
cough. While some children with the coronavirus are admitted to the ICU and
there are pediatric deaths, studies have found that underlying medical
conditions including obesity, diabetes, cardiac and lung disorders, increase
the risk of severe outcomes.
This research has contributed to how COVID is managed in schools. However, a
new study in the
Journal of the American Medical Association sheds light on
the effect a coronavirus infection can have on children over a longer period.
While many people recover quickly from COVID, some don't, experiencing symptoms
that can last for months or years. This condition, known as long COVID, not
only affects adults but also children. The new research helps us understand the
extent kids experience these debilitating conditions — and how we can treat
it."
Via Violet Blue’s
Pandemic Roundup: August 29, 2024
https://www.patreon.com/posts/pandemic-roundup-110995269
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
