Pediatric Acute Respiratory Virus Hospitalizations: A Population-Based Cohort Study, 2017–2024 - Takeaways - MDSpire

Pediatric Acute Respiratory Virus Hospitalizations: A Population-Based Cohort Study, 2017–2024

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  • Tiffany Fitzpatrick

  • Sarah A Buchan

  • Sanjay Mahant

  • Longdi Fu

  • Jeffrey C Kwong

  • Therese A Stukel

  • Astrid Guttmann

  • April 26, 2025

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    The study analyzed pediatric acute respiratory infection hospitalizations in Ontario from July 2017 to June 2024, focusing on postpandemic trends.

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    A significant reduction in ARI hospitalizations occurred in 2020/2021, followed by a marked increase in 2022/2023, particularly for RSV and human metapneumovirus.

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    Postpandemic admissions showed a shift towards older children and fewer male admissions, with males experiencing lower than expected hospitalization rates.

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    COVID-19-related admissions contributed minimally to overall ARI hospitalizations, especially among children under 5 years old.

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    By 2023/2024, pediatric ARI seasonality appeared to nearly resume, but the long-term impact of pandemic disruptions on respiratory viruses remains uncertain.

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Pediatric Acute Respiratory Virus Hospitalizations: A Population-Based Cohort Study, 2017–2024

  • by Tiffany Fitzpatrick, Sarah A Buchan, Sanjay Mahant, Longdi Fu, Jeffrey C Kwong, Therese A Stukel, Astrid Guttmann

  • April 26, 2025

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