"So it seems very typical that even with mild infection, some of these kids are getting very pronounced, persistent symptoms." While recovering from long-COVID, Alyssa Smyth started making and selling bath balms and raised $2,000 for local charities in Orangeville, Ont. Emily and Alyssa Smyth swim in their backyard pool. Wadhwa said a big part of helping long-COVID kids involves providing reassurance to both them and their parents. Jessica Gates, left, seen with her eight-year-old daughter, Miranda, said it's been a struggle to access any help for or even acknowledgement of Miranda's long-COVID symptoms.

Source: CBC News September 05, 2021 08:00 UTC