Future Impact of Covid 19 on Children

Covid 19 the Future Impact on Children
The COVID-19 pandemic has broadly disrupted the daily lives of children and adolescents across the globe. Even if children are less likely to experience severe symptoms from the virus, the disease has profoundly impacted their physical, psychological, educational, developmental, and social health. As the contagion evolves, considering the potential influence on children and how to support their needs best is critical. This paper explores how the COVID-19 pandemic may have a lasting impression on children.
The COVID-19 epidemic resulted in delays in routine vaccinations and preventive health visits, which can increase the risk for outbreaks of vaccine-preventable infections and delays in the identification of developmental delays and disorders. The sudden closure of schools and fears of illness and death may increase stress and anxiety in children (Irwin et al., 2021). Younger children may exhibit nervousness, clinginess, and irritability, while adolescents may exhibit antisocial or disruptive behavior, aggression, and depression symptoms. The pandemic has also s...