Omitting long Covid from pandemic messaging is harmful for public health - STAT

5/17/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 11 months ago
Lack of clear messaging about long Covid leads to patients experiencing these symptoms being dismissed or minimized by health care providers. And this, in turn, can delay or prevent access to appropriate care.
Public health messaging about Covid-19 has focused almost exclusively on hospitalizations and deaths. The omission of long Covid, which may affect between 8 million and 23 million Americans, deprives… [+9105 chars]
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