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Teens and kids with long COVID are showing surprising new symptoms

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An estimated 5.8 million children in the U.S. with long COVID, many of whom have not been diagnosed.

A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health aims to arm families with information.

Researchers found teenagers between 12 and 17 were more likely to report fatigue, pain and changes in taste and smell.

"These are such complex patients," Yonts said. "It's hard to find a multidisciplinary team that can define those symptoms and support them" Rose is disheartened that post-COVID clinics are shutting down for patients like her.

She hopes the JAMA study brings renewed attention to the condition.

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