Prevalence and Characteristics of Persistent Symptoms in Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence From a Household Cohort Study in England and Wales.
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Prevalence and Characteristics of Persistent Symptoms in Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence From a Household Cohort Study in England and Wales.
Miller Faith F Nguyen Dr Vincent DV Navaratnam Annalan Md AM Shrotri Madhumita M Kovar Jana J Hayward Andrew C AC Fragaszy Ellen E Aldridge Robert W RW Hardelid Pia P
The Pediatric infectious disease journal 20221021 12
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