Hospitalization Rates and Characteristics of Children Aged 18 Years Hospitalized with Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 — COVID-NET, 14 States, March 1–July 25, 2020

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  • Hospitalization Rates and Characteristics of Children Aged 18 Years Hospitalized with Laboratory-Confirmed #COVID-19 — COVID-NET, 14 States, March 1–July 25, 2020 | MMWR
    https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932e3.htm

    Bien que l’#enfant ait beaucoup moins souvent besoin d’être hospitalisé que l’adulte, 1/3 des enfants hospitalisés le sont en soins intensifs.

    Summary
    What is already known about this topic?

    Most reported SARS-CoV-2 infections in children aged <18 years are asymptomatic or mild. Less is known about severe COVID-19 in children requiring hospitalization.

    What is added by this report?

    Analysis of pediatric COVID-19 hospitalization data from 14 states found that although the cumulative rate of COVID-19–associated hospitalization among children (8.0 per 100,000 population) is low compared with that in adults (164.5), one in three hospitalized children was admitted to an intensive care unit.

    What are the implications for public health practice?

    Children are at risk for severe COVID-19. Public health authorities and clinicians should continue to track pediatric SARS-CoV-2 infections. Reinforcement of prevention efforts is essential in congregate settings that serve children, including childcare centers and schools.

    #enfants