The curious case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in children

The pediatric population has classically been viewed to be highly vulnerable to infectious diseases. Consequently, this cohort deserves diligent observation during an infectious outbreak. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers children, especially those younger than 5  years of age, as a high-risk category for influenza-related disease.1 During the last influenza A pandemic (H1N1 2009), 13% of the infected individuals were younger than 5 years.2
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Letters to the editor Source Type: research