Disease and age‐related inequalities in paediatric research, funding and communication: Lessons from the COVID‐19 pandemic

Socio-economic inequalities and COVID-19 incidence and mortality in Brazilian children: a nationwide register-based study

“… 7 For children, the COVID-19 pandemic has also been associated with profound educational, social, and psychological changes, food insecurity, and increased risk of serious adverse outcomes that can result in death in more deprived regions. 8 , 9 COVID-19 mortality in children in high-income countries is extremely rare, 10 but the disease has emerged as a novel cause of death among children in poor communities as observed in the North and Northeast regions of Brazil. The knowledge of sociogeographic differences in the estimates of COVID-19 is crucial to planning societal strategies and local decision-making to mitigate the effects of disease in the pediatric population.…”

Influenza and respiratory syncytial virus during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Time for a new paradigm?

“…Seasonal epidemics of influenza and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are the cause of substantial morbidity and mortality among children. 5 During the global COVID-19 pandemic, the epidemiology of these viruses seems to have changed dramatically. In Western Australia, a decrease of 98.0%-99.4% in the detection of RSV and influenza infections, respectively, was reported compared with the previous winter seasons from 2012 to 2019.…”

“…Seasonal epidemics of influenza and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are the cause of substantial morbidity and mortality among children 5 …”

The dilemmas faced by schools during the COVID‐19 pandemic: The perspective of a paediatrician who is also a parent

“…It is important that the lower impact that children have on the pandemic is included in any discussions. To date, other viral infections, such as the respiratory synctial virus and influenza, have posed major potential risks for children 5 . However, pandemic cases are increasing worldwide and the curves do not appear to have any direct relationship with school policies.…”