Pediatrics
News
COVID-19 in China: Children have less severe disease, but are vulnerable
The findings of this case review underscore the possibility that children “may play a major role in community-based viral transmission” of novel...
Clinical
COVID-19 in pregnant women and the impact on newborns
Although data are very limited, neonates born to mothers with COVID-19 appear to be at risk for adverse outcomes.
Opinion
COVID-19 guidance for children’s health care providers
Accurate information calmly delivered is the antidote to anxiety or panic in a stressful situation.
Clinical
COVID-19 in pediatric patients: What the hospitalist needs to know
Children could be very efficient vectors of COVID-19 and potentially spread the pathogen to vulnerable populations.
Opinion
COVID-19 in children, pregnant women: What do we know?
Clinical
Detection of COVID-19 in children in early January 2020 in Wuhan, China
COVID-19 causes moderate to severe respiratory illness in pediatric patients, possibly leading to critical illness.
News
After weeks of decline, influenza activity increases slightly
Attention on COVID-19 may have led to more visits than usual for respiratory illness.
News
Wuhan case review: COVID-19 characteristics differ in children vs. adults
News
Managing children’s fear, anxiety in the age of COVID-19
Provide children with honest and accurate information geared to their age and developmental level.
News
Flu activity declines again but remains high
Number of deaths in children at this point in the season is the highest seen since the 2009 pandemic.