Post-COVID Conditions Fact Sheet

Post-COVID Conditions (PCC) is an umbrella term for the wide range of physical and mental symptoms 4+ weeks after initial infection, including those who had a mild or asymptomatic infection.

Post-COVID Conditions can be developed by anyone with evidence of a past COVID-19 infection including those with:

• A prior positive test;
• Distinct clinical features of COVID without an alternate diagnosis;
• Strong epidemiological link to a positive (ex. household member or known close contact).

This condition is more likely in:

• Children and teens who have been hospitalized;
• Older children and adolescents;
• Those with a history of allergic disease.

While symptoms vary greatly, some of the most common symptoms include chronic fatigue or post-exertional malaise, difficulty breathing, headaches, persistent loss of or change in taste or smell, difficulty sleeping, and mood changes.

As a school nurse, I can play an important role educating students and their families about Post-COVID Conditions and helping students manage the symptoms of Post-COVID Conditions and remain in school.

If you would like to know more about Post-COVID Conditions , here is the link to the CDC webinar on Evaluating and Supporting Children and Adolescents Presenting with Post-COVID Conditions: https://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/2023/callinfo_022323.asp