Thread by @LongCovidKids

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Kids do get #COVID19
Kids can be #Asymptomatic or #Atypical.
Kids can have a mild infection, or get #PIMS
Kids can get #LongCovid

2000 kids NOT yet better.
Families disbelieved.

⚠️Contains graphic images.

longcovidkids.org #MothersDay

The numbers of children with #LongCovid are rising with every #COVID19 infection.

⚠️1 in 8 primary age children will get Long Covid
⚠️1 in 7 secondary age children will get Long Covid.

It appears to makes no difference if a child has a pre-existing condition or not.

Tragically children can die.

Thankfully the numbers are low compared with adults.

Every family that has lost a child will be devastated, the fact the numbers are low will have no bearing on their grief.

longcovidkids.org

#LongCovidKids #MakeSchoolsSafe

Understand.

Clinical Characteristics, Activity Levels and Mental Health Problems in Children with Long COVID: A Survey of 510 Children.

Children had persisting #COVID19 for a mean of 8.2 mths.

@surf4children @ferranespuny @DrMunblit @FrancesorFran

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The only way we know how to avoid #LongCovidis to avoid #COVID19 infection.

Our 'school pack' supports schools to make informed & appropriate decisions. #CO2monitors #ventilation #freshair

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Understand the symptoms children can present with.
Know why & when to get a test.
Be aware of the statistics.
Look at the data.
Consider the risk for your child, their school community & their wider community.
Make informed decisions.
#longcovidkids #COVID19 #MothersDay2021