SARS-CoV-2-Naïve Korean Children and Adolescents Hospitalized With COVID-19 in 2021.
Youn Young ChoiSoo-Han ChoiJae Hong ChoiDong Hyun KimJoon Kee LeeByung-Wook EunHyunju LeeYe Kyung KimBin AhnSeung Ha SongKi-Wook YunPublished in: Journal of Korean medical science (2022)
Despite its similar severity among most SARS-CoV-2-naïve children and adolescents, the delta variant may affect COVID-19 severity in those with high-risk underlying medical conditions. Underlying conditions, particularly obesity, may cause severe COVID-19 in children and adolescents, warranting strong consideration for vaccinating high-risk children.