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COVID-19 (coronavirus) in babies and children
How likely is it for a child to become sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Why do children react differently to COVID-19?
How are babies affected by COVID-19?
Is there a COVID-19 vaccine for children?
Children's COVID-19 symptoms
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What is multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)?
Can children who get COVID-19 experience long-term effects?
If children don’t frequently experience severe illness with COVID-19, why do they need a COVID-19 vaccine?
COVID-19 prevention tips
Can children who get COVID-19 experience long-term effects?
Anyone who has had COVID-19 can develop a post-COVID-19 condition. Research suggests that children with both mild and severe COVID-19 have experienced long-term symptoms. The most common symptoms in children include:
- Tiredness or fatigue
- Headache
- Trouble sleeping
- Trouble concentrating
- Muscle and joint pain
- Cough
These symptoms could affect your child�s ability to attend school or do his or her usual activities. If your child is experiencing long-term symptoms, consider talking to your child�s teachers about his or her needs.