Long COVID is characterized by physical and psychological symptoms that exist more than 12 weeks after contracting COVID-19. Importantly, Post COVID-19 condition is NOT COVID-19, as the virus is no longer detected in the body. However, many are still worried about their long-term health when facing a seemingly unending slew of issues. In this video, we will break down what Long COVID is, its symptoms and potential health complications, and ways of coping with and managing symptoms.

Timestamps:
Thank you message: 0:00
Introduction to Long COVID: 0:10
Symptoms Pt. 1: 0:38
Symptoms Pt. 2: 1:39
COVID-19 Vaccines and risk factors: 3:08
Living with Long COVID symptoms: 5:02

If anyone watching the video has more questions about managing their own Long COVID symptoms, please consult the following resources published by the British Heart Foundation and the Provincial Health Services Authority:
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This video was made by McMaster University students Andy Cui, Becky Liang, Kushal Mavadia, and Arshia Mohammadi-Sanjani in collaboration with the Demystifying Research McMaster Program.

We thank Dr. Konstantinos Tselios for reviewing and providing feedback on the contents of this video.

This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for information about your health.

Copyright McMaster University 2022.

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References:

Bai, F., Tomasoni, D., Falcinella, C., Barbanotti, D., Castoldi, R., Mulè, G., Augello, M., Mondatore, D., Allegrini, M., Cona, A., Tesoro, D., Tagliaferri, G., Viganò, O., Suardi, E., Tincati, C., Beringheli, T., Varisco, B., Battistini, C. L., Piscopo, K., … Monforte, A. d’Arminio. (2022). Female gender is associated with long COVID syndrome: A prospective cohort study. Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 28(4), 611.e9-611.e16. [ Ссылка ]

British Heart Foundation. (2022, October). Long Covid: The symptoms and tips for recovery. [ Ссылка ]

COVID Natural Immunity: What You Need to Know. (2022, February 17). [ Ссылка ]

Long covid: Long-term effects of COVID-19. Long COVID: Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 | Johns Hopkins Medicine. (2022, November 1). Retrieved November 22, 2022, from [ Ссылка ]

PHSA. (2022, October). Living with Post-COVID Symptoms. Living with Post-COVID Symptoms. [ Ссылка ]

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