Outcomes of Pediatric SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Infection vs Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections

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Pneumonia is the largest infectious cause of pediatric mortality, and respiratory viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza virus, and SARS-CoV-2, can be detected in more than 80% of community-acquired infections.^1,2 Omicron is associated with less severity compared with preceding variants.³ However, outcomes of Omicron vs RSV and influenza infections in children remain to be better understood. We compared outcomes of Omicron infection with those of influenza or RSV infection in pediatric patients attending emergency departments (EDs).

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Hedberg P, Abdel-Halim L, Valik JK, Alfvén T, Nauclér P. Outcomes of Pediatric SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Infection vs Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections. JAMA Pediatr. 2024;178(2):197–199. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.573