Long Covid symptoms are completely different in infants and toddlers, a recent JAMA Pediatrics study found. While infants and toddlers between the ages of 0 to 2 years are more likely to experience a stuffy nose, cough, poor appetite, fussiness, and sleep problems, children between the ages of 3 to 5 years mainly complain of sleepiness, feeling tired during daytime, low energy and dry cough.

The study included 472 infants and toddlers, out of which 278 tested positive for Covid-19 and another 539 preschool-aged children. In this age group, 399 had been infected with the coronavirus. “Studying long Covid in early childhood presents unique challenges due to rapid developmental changes and limited verbal communication, requiring caregivers to observe, identify, and interpret symptoms,” t

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