A thread on a #LongCovidKids timeline.
July 2020 #Covid19
Oct 2020 diagnosd with #LongCovid - POTS, Excema, Peri Oral Dermatitis, ongoing Parosmia, Exotropia, Fatigue, possible Tourette's.

Jan 2021 Mum describes her D Mental Health as "not great" angry / tearful.

#LongCovidKids
2/3 Her school attendance is around 20%
Her fatigue is much better and well managed.
POTS symptoms are up and down.
Conjunctivitis diagnosed with a photo over the phone.
#LongCovidKids #SpotCovid
3/3 She has never been referred to a dermatologist and now has a tear across her cornea because of the eczema around her eyes.
She lays on the floor head screaming in pain banging her head due to the ongoing skin issues.
Mum says she is 70% back to her old self.
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5 Jan
2/8 To assist with @GOVUK rollout of CO2 monitors to schools @CoSchoolsTools have created 4 videos, and other materials, that aim to explain how #CO2monitors can help #teachers manage their classroom #ventilation for comfortable healthier learning.
coschools.org.uk
3/8
@MichaelRosenYes please could you help us get these videos to schools?

#CommunityAction #LongCovidKids #BackToSchool
#Education #MaskUp #Kids #SpotCovid

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29 Dec 21
The Government have warned us that we will see large numbers over the coming weeks.

Parents have a situation to deal with. Knowledge is power.

Please know what to look for in your child. Trust your instincts. Seek help if you are concerned.

Symptom poster on following tweet
For all those who care for children, this is how covid can present in a child.

From the lived experience experts 🧡
Identifying #COVID19 plays a key role in reducing transmission.

This thread shows images of some symptoms reported by families with #Covid positive children.
Any symptoms requires a test.

Ask the @UKHSA to update their symptom list.

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28 Dec 21
NOT CHILBLAINS
8 yo Girl.
Off food for 2 days.
Bizarre itchy rash
Called 111 told Chilblains
Mum unconvinced
Got PCR
POSITIVE for #COVID

Please show #teachers #education #schools

#SpotCovid

Think #COVID19 #Omicron #LongCovidKids Image
Symptoms of #LongCovid can be found in the gallery.

#LongCovid

longcovidkids.org/long-covid-kid…
#SpotCovid

Sores at the sides of the mouth.
This child tested positive for #COVID19

Please RT to help others #SpotCovid

#education #schools #teachers
#Omicron #OmicronVarient #LongCovidKids Image
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🔥7 child deaths due to Covid in 1 week
🔥1 in 22 deaths of 5-9 year olds due to Covid
🔥Covid is top 5 cause of death 10-19 year olds
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📌This weeks Child Covid Specific Stats blog

longcovidkids.org/post/child-spe…
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14 Nov 21
Group Post

“9year old had #covid in September and had continued to have dizzy spells and back pain. this week his lung has completely collapsed and needs major surgery...has anyone had this happen?”

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Group Post
it is so sad to read how many children are suffering right now.

After mild COVID my S has

Extreme tiredness (able to stay awake for 4 hrs at a time)
Conjunctivitis x 2 (antibiotics)
Tonsillitis x 3 (antibiotics)
2 bouts of Gastritis (with acid reflux) & sickness.
Group post.

My 9 yo tested + mid sept. She didbt have typical #covid symptoms....had tummy pains, nausea, headaches, extreme fatigue. Was fine to return to school after 10days but still bit tired. Week later had bad cold virus along with bad tummy pains and nausea. Dr thought
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