SARS-CoV-2 tests, confirmed infections and COVID-19-related hospital admissions in children and young people: birth cohort study.

Pia HardelidGraziella FavaratoLinda WijlaarsLynda FentonJim McMenaminTom ClemensChris DibbenAi MilojevicAlison MacfarlaneJonathon TaylorSteven CunninghamRachael Wood

Published in: BMJ paediatrics open (2022)

Infants and CYP with chronic conditions are at highest risk of admission with COVID-19. Half of admitted CYP had chronic conditions. Studies examining COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness among children with chronic conditions and whether maternal vaccine during pregnancy prevents COVID-19 admissions in infants are urgently needed.

Keyphrases

sars cov
coronavirus disease
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
young adults
emergency department
randomized controlled trial
mouse model
physical activity
birth weight