Published 2 years ago

Why omicron isn't more severe in kids despite rise in hospitalisations

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Concern had been growing that Omicron might lead to more serious outcomes in children. 73 children under 5 were admitted to hospital with COVID-19 from Dec. 30 to Jan. 13. 10 physicians working at large pediatric hospitals say they are so far reassured it's not causing a higher rate of serious outcomes.

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The Globe & Mail

Despite rise in hospitalizations of kids with COVID-19, Omicron variant appears less severe - The Globe and Mail

Many pediatricians attribute the rise in hospitalizations to overall case increases rather than severity of outcomes

2 years ago·Canada

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NewScientist

Why omicron isn't more severe in kids despite rise in hospitalisations

Reassuring findings from the UK and South Africa suggest that omicron isn't more severe in kids. Record numbers of hospitalisations probably reflect sheer number of cases and lack of vaccination

2 years ago·Baltimore, United States

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