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The year 2021 in COVID-19 pandemic in children

Elena Bozzola1, Carlo Caffarelli2, Francesca Santamaria3

  • 1Department of Pediatric, IRCCS Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Pediatric Diseases Unit, Rome, Italy. elena.bozzola@opbg.net.

Italian Journal of Pediatrics
|September 5, 2022
PubMed

Insights

Developments in the COVID-19 pandemic for children, including SARS-CoV-2 transmission, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment, significantly altered pediatric healthcare approaches in 2021.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to global healthcare systems.
  • Pediatric populations required specific considerations regarding SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  • Understanding pandemic-related developments in children was crucial for adapting clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize key advancements in pediatric COVID-19 care published in the Italian Journal of Pediatrics in 2021.
  • To highlight changes in the understanding and management of SARS-CoV-2 in children.
  • To document shifts in healthcare access for pediatric patients during the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of articles published in the Italian Journal of Pediatrics during 2021.
  • Focus on studies detailing SARS-CoV-2 transmission, clinical features, diagnostic methods, therapeutic interventions, and healthcare access for children.
  • Synthesis of findings to identify significant trends and changes in clinical approaches.

Main Results:

  • Significant updates were observed in the understanding of SARS-CoV-2 transmission routes affecting children.
  • The clinical presentation of COVID-19 in pediatric patients evolved, necessitating revised diagnostic strategies.
  • Progress was made in treatment protocols and ensuring access to appropriate healthcare facilities for children.
  • These developments collectively led to substantial modifications in the clinical management of pediatric COVID-19 cases.

Conclusions:

  • The year 2021 saw considerable progress in managing pediatric COVID-19, driven by new research and clinical observations.
  • Adaptations in diagnosis, treatment, and healthcare access were essential for addressing the pandemic's impact on children.
  • The Italian Journal of Pediatrics served as a key platform for disseminating these critical developments in pediatric infectious disease management.

Keywords:
BehaviourCOVID-19ChildrenDiagnosisHealth care facilitiesPreventionSARS-CoV-2TransmissionTreatment

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