Articles from May 2023
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Connect to End COVID-19 | Long COVID and Educational Accommodations: Solutions Require Social Workers
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Long COVID (also known as Post-COVID) was added as a disability under the American Disabilities Act (ADA) in July, 2021. A student who is experiencing difficulties in school related to COVID-19 may need to receive accommodations and/or special education and supplementary aids and services to boost academic...
Connect to End COVID-19 | Long COVID in Children and Adolescents: Solutions Require Social Workers
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Long COVID conditions do occur in children and adolescents although less frequently than in adults. Young children may struggle to describe the difficulties they are experiencing. For children and adolescents with Long COVID who have conditions affecting physical performance...
Connect to End COVID-19 | Long COVID Prevention: Solutions Require Social Workers
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following for preventing Long COVID...
Connect to End COVID-19 | Increased Risk for Long COVID: Solutions Require Social Workers
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Some people may be more at risk of developing Long COVID. Higher-risk groups include the following...
Connect to End COVID-19 | Long COVID Symptoms: Solutions Require Social Workers
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Most people who have COVID-19 get better within a few days or a few weeks after infection. However, up to 30% of people who have been infected with COVID-19 develop Long COVID (also known as Post-COVID) symptoms...