Can kids get long COVID?

Pediatrician Edith Bracho-Sanchez, MD explains that children also can get long COVID, which can affect their lives after infection. The vaccine is the best option to protect against COVID-19.

Children, unfortunately, can absolutely get long COVID. I’ve seen it in my clinics. Unfortunately, kids can present with headaches that persist, difficulty concentrating. It makes it really hard for some kids to go to school and keep up with their friends. So, I don’t want families to think of this as an always, minor illness, because it can be very serious for children.

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