Clinical, Epidemiological and Vaccination Characteristics in Children and Adolescents of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Due to Covid-19 in Brazil (2020 to 2024)
Retrospective cohort analysis reveals mortality disparities in children with SARS due to COVID-19, indicating urgent need for targeted healthcare policies.
Key Points
Higher mortality rates from covid-19 associated SARS were observed in Indigenous populations and regions with low human development.
The case fatality rate for children aged 15 to 19 reached 11.6% in certain Brazilian regions, highlighting urgent healthcare needs.
Vaccination coverage was unequal, especially among children under 5 years in the North and Northeast regions, risking higher morbidity.
Significant comorbidities like immunosuppression and Down syndrome increased death risk, pointing to a need for better health strategy integration.