@ramsestemmerman.bsky.social"The court did not accept the insurance provider's argument that equivalent care was available in Belgium. It pointed out that there is no specialized center for pediatric #LongCovid. The girl had unsuccessfully followed the Belgian care pathway for two years."
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@tomkindlon.bsky.socialLong Covid Kids @longcovidkids.bsky.social have developed resources for children and parents including an Individual Healthcare Plan (IHCP) template, available for download as Word or PDF
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@longcovidkids.bsky.socialEvery child deserves a childhood they can participate in. 🧡
Reeder et al., Academic Pediatrics, 2026
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41936816/
#LongCovidKids #LongCovid #SEND #InclusiveEducation #ChildHealth
@longcovidkids.bsky.socialAnd education isn't only about academic outcomes.
Limited fun with friends was reported for:
Age 6–11: 28% vs 9%
Age 12–17: 43% vs 21%
Learning, friendship, connection and belonging are all part of childhood.
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The difference in attention was striking too.
Moderate or severe difficulty paying attention:
Age 6–11: 38% vs 14%
Age 12–17: 37% vs 11%
Being present in a classroom doesn't necessarily mean being able to access learning.
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