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Podcast: JOWMA (Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association) Podcast
Episode: From Symptoms to Solutions: The Latest on Long COVID in Kids with Melissa Stockwell, MD, MPH
Description: What happens when COVID-19 symptoms linger long after the initial infection—especially in children? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Melissa Stockwell, a leading expert in pediatric infectious diseases, to explore the reality of long COVID in kids. We discuss how long COVID is defined, its most common symptoms, and how it differs from what we see in adults. Dr. Stockwell shares insights into who is most at risk, the challenges of diagnosing long COVID in children, and the best approaches for managing symptoms. We also dive into the role of vaccines in prevention and the latest re...