Resources

This page brings together tools and trusted information to help families navigate life with pediatric Long COVID. Whether you’re working with your child’s school, preparing for a doctor’s visit, or looking to learn more about the latest research, everything you need is here in one place.

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Pediatric Pacing & Tip Sheet

Guide

Pediatric Pacing Guide

Pacing is an activity management strategy to prevent post-exertional malaise (PEM). PEM is a flare of symptoms and/or the appearance of new symptoms after activity, often presenting 24 hours after the triggering event. This guide can help you understand how to help your child balance activity and rest.

Tip Sheet

Talk About Long COVID with Your Child’s Doctor

The NIH-funded RECOVER Initiative collaborated with patient advocates, including Long Covid Families, to create this tip sheet with important information about how symptoms present in kids, how Long COVID can impact behavior and daily activities, how to prepare for doctor appointments, and what to say during the visit.

Support at the Doctor’s Office

Getting medical care for a child with Long COVID can be overwhelming. These resources are here to help you prepare for appointments, track symptoms, and clearly communicate your child’s health needs. They’re built to support both caregivers and clinicians in understanding pediatric Long COVID.

Includes appointment prep sheets, symptom trackers, and caregiver guides.

Pediatric Long COVID Providers

Looking for a clinic or provider with experience treating pediatric Long COVID? This list includes providers across the U.S. who have evaluated or treated children and adolescents with Long COVID symptoms.

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Explore the Research

Here are direct links to publication libraries and research hubs from leading institutions studying Long COVID. These sources are ideal for parents, professionals, and advocates who want to understand the science and stay up to date.

RECOVER Initiative (NIH)