NIH study finds long Covid affects adolescents differently than younger children (nih.gov) 2 points by thenerdhead 1y ago ↗ HN
[–] thenerdhead 1y ago ↗ NIH-supported research on long COVID found distinct symptom patterns in children (ages 6-11) and adolescents (ages 12-17).Among the 3,860 participants, 20% of school-age children and 14% of adolescents met the criteria for long COVID.Common symptoms included headaches, memory issues, and fatigue.This study underscores the need for age-specific research to better understand and treat long COVID in youth.Future research will focus on children under 5.
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[ 3.1 ms ] story [ 14.1 ms ] threadAmong the 3,860 participants, 20% of school-age children and 14% of adolescents met the criteria for long COVID.
Common symptoms included headaches, memory issues, and fatigue.
This study underscores the need for age-specific research to better understand and treat long COVID in youth.
Future research will focus on children under 5.