If you end up with Long COVID, Pepper will miss how excited you get to play fetch.

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Long COVID is a post-infection, multisystemic conditionLong COVID has impacted nearly one third of adults aged 30–49 years who have had COVID-19.

Long COVID is associated with

>200

symptoms across multiple organ systems

By the third COVID-19 infection, adults have a

40%

chance of developing long-term symptoms*

Among adults age 30-49 years who currently have Long COVID

~4 of 5

report activity limitations

Of the 16 million working-age Americans with Long COVID, up to

4M

are out of work due to Long COVID


Living with Long COVIDThere are many stories of patients who feel unheard, hopeless and left-behind, as they navigate their “new normal,” living with what can be devastating symptoms and significant limitations to their day-to-day activities. One such patient is Rachel, a wife and mother to three children, who was diagnosed with Long COVID in May 2021 after a COVID-19 infection two months prior that unbeknownst to her, would turn her life upside down. In the three years since her infection, Rachel has lost the ability to work and the energy to live her life fully, with her days defined by extreme fatigue, chronic pain and nausea, among other symptoms.

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Long COVID can include a wide range of ongoing health problems

Millions of people still suffer from Long COVID, experiencing a wide range of symptoms. Nearly one in five American adults who got COVID-19 report having Long COVID, with adults aged 35-49 being the most affected. This condition can impact anyone, regardless of age or initial symptom severity, and includes over 200 symptoms, making diagnosis challenging. Although no approved treatments exist, prevention is key. Getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine can reduce the risk of developing Long COVID and protect against the long-term effects of the virus.

Constant tiredness

Cognitive issues (brain fog)

Breathing difficulties

Heart issues

Joint and muscle pain

Mental health problems

Change/Loss of taste and smell

Sleep problems


Individuals should speak to their healthcare professional for advice and management.

Symptoms and severity may vary from person to person.

*Experiences of Canadians with long-term symptoms following COVID-19

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