COVID-19 symptom surveillance in immunocompromised children and young people in the UK: a prospective observational cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To describe the frequency of symptoms compatible with SARS-CoV-2 infection in immunocompromised children and young people in the UK during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. To describe patient/parent anxiety regarding SARS-CoV-2 infection in this cohort.

Design

A prospective observational cohort study.

Setting

46 centres across the UK between 16 March and 4 July 2020. A weekly online questionnaire based on the International Severe Acute Respiratory and emerging Infections Consortium-WHO Case Report Form was used to collect participant reported data on symptoms, test results, National Health Service attendance, hospital admission and impact on daily life.

Participants

1490 immunocompromised children, defined as those requiring an annual influenza vaccination d

SUBMITTER: Shaunak M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7977081 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature