Comparison of influenza and COVID-19-associated hospitalizations among children < 18 years old in the United States-FluSurv-NET (October-April 2017-2021) and COVID-NET (October 2020-September 2021).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2 are significant causes of respiratory illness in children.

Methods

Influenza and COVID-19-associated hospitalizations among children <18 years old were analyzed from FluSurv-NET and COVID-NET, two population-based surveillance systems with similar catchment areas and methodology. The annual COVID-19-associated hospitalization rate per 100 000 during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic (October 1, 2020-September 30, 2021) was compared to influenza-associated hospitalization rates during the 2017-18 through 2019-20 influenza seasons. In-hospital outcomes, including intensive care unit (ICU) admission and death, were compared.

Results

Among children <18 years old, the COVID-19-associated hospitalization rate (48.2) was higher than infl

SUBMITTER: Delahoy MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9129156 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature