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"James was six when he had PIMS. He was misdiagnosed twice at a local hospital and eventually treated in intensive care at St Mary's, Paddington.
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The rare post Covid condition is sometimes missed multiple times by medics"
"parents fear the situation will get worse with the end of free coronavirus testing."

PIMS – Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome
"PIMS is caused by the immune system which fights off the virus but then over-reacts to affect other parts of the body."
"prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential for best outcomes with PIMS, as delays can lead to life changing heart and organ damage and sometimes death. Diagnosis is challenging, however"
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