Children, Covid & Long Covid
A research paper has revealed that children and adolescents who have COVID-19 were at a higher risk of developing major kidney problems post COVID infection, even if they had no prior kidney disease...
Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), a condition initially identified in pediatric COVID-19 cases, has been observed as a concerning aspect in long COVID. MIS-C involves inflammation affecting multiple organ systems and presents a unique challenge for those experiencing its lingering effects during the post-acute phase.
A US study found that vaccinated children are less likely to develop long COVID compared to unvaccinated children SOURCE: Yousaf AR, Mak J, Gwynn L, Bloodworth R, Rai R, Jeddy Z, LeClair LB, Edwards L, Olsho LE, Newes-Adeyi G, Dalton AF. 1935. COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination Reduces the Occurrence of Post-COVID Conditions in US Children Aged
As COVID-19 claims the lives of caregivers, the number of orphaned children steadily rises, reaching an alarming 10.5 million globally.
Longcovidkids - The website and charity that has been set up to raise awareness, provide support, facilitate research into the illness for kids and take action.
A study reveals a surge in COVID-19-associated orphan-hood, with 5.2 million children affected globally by Oct 2021