text: Long COVID in children and adolescents To identify the prevalence and also the full spectrum of symptoms complaints of children and adolescents who are suffering from long COVID Furthermore we investigated the risk factors of long COVID in children and adolescents All consecutive children and adolescents who were referred to the hospitals anywhere in Fars province Iran from 19 February 2020 until 20 November 2020 were included All patients had a confirmed diagnosis of COVID 19 In a phone call to patients parents at least 3 months after their discharge from the hospital we obtained their current status and information if their parents agreed to participate In total 58 children and adolescents fulfilled the inclusion criteria Twenty six 44 8 children adolescents reported symptoms complaints of long COVID These symptoms included fatigue in 12 21 shortness of breath in 7 12 exercise intolerance in 7 12 weakness in 6 10 and walking intolerance in 5 9 individuals Older age muscle pain on admission and intensive care unit admission were significantly associated with long COVID Long COVID is a frequent condition in children and adolescents The scientific community should investigate and explore the pathophysiology of long COVID to ensure that these patients receive appropriate treatments for their condition 