Four years after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, doctors and researchers are still seeking ways to help patients with long Covid, the persistent and often debilitating symptoms that can continue long after a Covid-19 infection.
In adults, the most common long Covid symptoms include fatigue and brain fog, but for children the condition can look different. A study published last month suggests preteens are more likely to experience symptoms such as headaches, stomach pain, trouble sleeping, and attention difficulties. Even among children, effects seem to vary by age. “There seems to be some differences between age groups, with less signs of organ damage in younger children and more adultlike