Thread by @apsmunro

Some decent data is now emerging regarding prolonged symptoms after acute #COVID19 infection in children

Fortunately the data looks reassuring 👍

Low prevalence of prolonged symptoms in children, especially when compared to a control group

Let's take a look!

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First, a large serology screening study from Switzerland 🇨🇭

No difference between seropositive and negative children with symptoms beyond 4 weeks (~10%), and similarly very low rates of symptoms at 6 months (2 & 4%)

medrxiv.org/content/10.110…

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Next, a study from the UK using ZOE data 🇬🇧

Very low rates of prolonged symptoms at 4 w (4.4%) and <2% beyond 2 months

Of note, severity of symptoms was worse in the comparator group who tested negative...!

medrxiv.org/content/10.110…

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Finally a study from Australia 🇦🇺

Very low rates of mild symptoms (4% cough and 2% fatigue) at 3-6m follow up

thelancet.com/journals/lanch…

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Where severe symptoms exist for children after acute COVID, it's important we recognise it and support them in their recovery

Fortunately, it appears uncommon and comparable to other viral illnesses in children

ps: look out for the CLoCK study!

assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl…

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