Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic for Pediatric Primary Care Practice in Europe

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the adult population.1 In the US, out of 1.4 million diagnosed with COVID-19, 154 children have died.2 In a large cohort study of 135 794 children tested for COVID-19, the infection rate was low (4%), many positive children remained asymptomatic, and if signs of illness were present, disease symptoms were typically mild. The case fatality rate in this group was 0.2%.3 In Europe, early studies showed a low fatality rate of 0.69% in children who tested positive for COVID-19, and 4% developed severe illness.
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: European Paediatric Association Source Type: research