00:00Global concern grows as new COVID variant, Stratus, emerges.
00:05On the 1st of October, 2025, reports of a new COVID variant nicknamed Stratus started circulating.
00:12Research shows children infected multiple times face higher risk of long COVID, with second infections doubling the odds.
00:19Stratus, formerly the XFG family, was first detected in early 2025 in Southeast Asia and spread globally by autumn.
00:27The World Health Organization lists it as a variant under monitoring.
00:32Clinically, Stratus causes symptoms similar to other Omicron variants – sore throat, hoarseness, congestion, headache, muscle aches, cough, and fever.
00:42Its main advantage is improved immunoscape, allowing it to infect those with prior immunity.
00:48While not more severe than previous variants, the increased infections could lead to more hospitalizations and long-term symptoms in some patients, including young people.
00:56Long COVID symptoms include fatigue, persistent cough, headaches, dizziness, chest pain, sleep issues, and concentration problems.
01:05In toddlers, watch for sleep disruption, behavioral changes, low energy, and lingering coughs.
01:10Protection measures include updated vaccinations, which reduce severe disease risk, proper ventilation, high filtration masks in crowded spaces, and testing when symptomatic.
01:20If symptoms persist beyond two to four weeks, consult a pediatrician about a long COVID assessment.
01:27While most children recover fully, preventing infection and reinfection remains the best way to avoid complications.
01:34Health authorities note that Stratus spreads easily, but hasn't demonstrated increased virulence.
01:39Current vaccines are expected to maintain protection against severe outcomes.
01:43This is an Society of Health and Health Marie clearer.
01:50Health toiche and Health'sym Soup to immediate awareness that Stratus earthly treatment.
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