Epidemiological Characteristics and Transmission Patterns of COVID-19 Cases Among Children and Adolescents Aged 0-18 Years in South Korea.

Jinhwa JangMyung-Jae HwangYoo-Yeon KimShin Young ParkMyeongsu YooSeong-Sun KimSang-Won Lee Donghyok Kwon

Published in: Risk management and healthcare policy (2022)

These results suggest that adolescents aged 13-18 years were more infected with COVID-19 than those aged 0-12 years. Furthermore, they are particularly more likely to be infected by friends and family members. Besides, in patients aged 13-18 years, transmission of SARS-CoV-2 was more common from adolescents to adolescents than from adults to adolescents. This research will provide scientific evidence for school policies and vaccine strategies for COVID-19 prevention in children and adolescents.

Keyphrases

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coronavirus disease
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end stage renal disease
public health
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ejection fraction
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes