Risk Factors for Pediatric Critical COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Camila Aparicio Zachary I Willis Mari M Nakamura Joshua WolfCordell LittleGabriela M MaronPaul K SueBrenda I AnosikeChristine M Miller Laura L BioPrachi SinghScott H JamesCarlos R Oliveira

Published in: Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (2024)

While the absolute risk for critical COVID-19 in children and adolescents without underlying health conditions is relatively low, the presence of one or more comorbidities was associated with markedly increased risk. These findings support the importance of risk stratification in tailoring pediatric COVID-19 management.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
healthcare
public health
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
young adults
risk assessment
health information
human health