Publications by authors named "Samantha Toon"
BMC Infect Dis
April 2023
Article Synopsis
- A study in England assessed the prevalence of post-COVID-19 conditions and lingering symptoms among schoolchildren using data from the 2021/22 COVID-19 Schools Infection Survey.
- Results indicated that 1.8% of primary school children, 4.5% of secondary school students, and 6.9% of older students met the criteria for post-COVID-19 condition, with many reporting various symptoms lasting over 12 weeks.
- The study highlights the significant impact of COVID-19 on children's health and wellbeing, indicating that symptoms like anxiety, loss of smell, and difficulty concentrating are common, regardless of infection history.
