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Brief report: International perspectives on the pediatric COVID-19 experience

Ozge Yilmaz1, Laura Gochicoa-Rangel2, Hannah Blau3

  • 1Department of Pediatric Allergy and Pulmonology, Medical Faculty, Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey.

Pediatric Pulmonology
|May 2, 2020
PubMed

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Pediatric pulmonologists shared experiences on novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in children, noting generally milder cases but highlighting the critical need for healthcare worker protection and addressing socioeconomic disparities in pandemic control.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Global Health

Background:

  • The 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) poses a global health threat.
  • Limited pediatric data and guidelines for COVID-19 necessitate international collaboration.
  • Pediatric pulmonologists require shared experiences for effective care strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To share global pediatric experiences with COVID-19.
  • To discuss organizing pediatric care during the pandemic.
  • To identify strategies for protecting healthcare workers and managing isolation.

Main Methods:

  • An online podcast was conducted by the American Thoracic Society Pediatrics Assembly on March 31, 2020.
  • Pediatric pulmonologists from around the world participated.
  • The podcast focused on personal experiences and observations regarding COVID-19 in children.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric COVID-19 cases generally exhibit more benign clinical disease and progression compared to adults.
  • There is a significant and urgent need for robust strategies to protect healthcare workers.
  • Social and economic disparities present substantial barriers to successful pandemic control.

Conclusions:

  • International sharing of experiences is crucial for managing pediatric COVID-19.
  • Protecting healthcare workers is a paramount concern.
  • Addressing socioeconomic factors is essential for effective pandemic response in children.

Keywords:
COVID-19disparitypandemicpediatric pulmonology

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