Thread by @LongCovidKids

1) We have been politely asking the @NHSuk to update its child #COVID19 symptom list since the end of 2020.

How can we expect families to recognise #COVID symptoms if they are not clearly listed?
We are deeply concerned.
#Backtoschool
#Longcovidkids

nhs.uk/conditions/cor…

2) @CDCgov list updated Dec 2020 is more comprehensive

Fever
Fatigue
Headache
Myalgia
Cough
Nasal congestion
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
SOB or difficulty breathing
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Nausea/vomiting
Poor appetite / poor feeding

cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…

3) Let's compare, the @NHSEngland list alongside the #longcovidkids list.

We URGENTLY need to see the #NHS website updated before kids go #BacktoSchool2021

We know that #Delta is more transmissible.
We know that there has

#misinformation #symptoms #longcovid #FBLCK #FBLC

4) been an increase in child #COVID19 cases, despite the #summerholidays when more kids are outside.
#longcovidkids #makeschoolssafe @SafeEdForAll_UK @jneill @trishgreenhalgh @dgurdasani1 @Dr2NisreenAlwan

https://twitter.com/jneill/status/1426279980514922496?s=20

5) A return to indoor mixing without improved robust mitigation can surely only lead to one thing?

⬆️ Infections = ⬆️ #longcovidkids

@chrischirp THREAD on current Covid situation in the UK:

"both cases and hospitalisations remain very high"

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6) Summary;
💔 No clear guidance for families - expect sick kids in #schools
💔 No change to mitigation in schools - expect transmission in schools
💔 No cure for #longcovidkids & AT LEAST 1 child in every class could suffer from #LongCovid.
@grahamja51

https://twitter.com/grahamja51/status/1370960411135242246?s=20

7) ....and just in case 1 child in every class doesn't concern you.....let's look at that figure.
@maxwele2 @ClaireHastie1 @selkieO @ZeroCovAlliance @JimBethell @MattHancock
longcovidkids.org/post/zoe-app-r…

@maxwele2 @ClaireHastie1 @selkieO @ZeroCovAlliance @JimBethell @MattHancock 8) Oh and let's not forget this. #longcovidkids
@dgurdasani1

https://twitter.com/dgurdasani1/status/1427184702612557825?s=20

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