Parents may be reassured by studies of long-term impact of Covid on children

Parents may be reassured by studies of long-term impact of Covid on children

Parents concerned at reports about long covid may be encouraged to vaccinate over-12s with a view to protecting them from lingering symptoms of the coronavirus. Stock Picture: iStockphoto

Our understanding of long Covid is still developing as the virus itself is so new, and our knowledge about long Covid in children is even more limited.

However, a new British study indicates the risks for children are significantly lower than for adults. This follows a smaller study in Australia with similar results.

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