A systematic review and meta-analysis of the epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 in children.

Fardis Vosoughi Rangarirai Makuku Marcarious M Tantuoyir Farbod Yousefi Parnian Shobeiri Amirali Karimi Sanam AlilouRonald LaPorteCurtis TilvesMohammad Hossein NabianMir Saeid Yekaninejad

Published in: BMC pediatrics (2022)

The pediatric clinical picture of COVID-19 is not simply a classic respiratory infection, but unusual presentations have been reported. Given the high incidence of household transmission and atypical clinical presentation in children, we strongly recommend their inclusion in research and population-based preventive measures like vaccination as well as clinical trials to ensure efficacy, safety, and tolerability in this age group.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
clinical trial
young adults
open label
risk factors
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
phase iii