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Can Covid-19 cause headaches and irritability in 5 year olds?

My 5 year old son has been complaining of head pain and has been acting irritable. Can Covid-19 cause headaches and irritability in 5 year olds?

1 Answer

Not alone. Any virus can cause flu-like symptoms of fever, fatigue and headache. I have not heard of covid-19 in a person that young, but if the only symptom is headache and irritability, I would take him to the pediatrician.