Overall, 21.1% of children hospitalized with both Covid-19 and UAI developed severe disease requiring measures like inserting a tube into the lungs to assist with breathing. Key BackgroundMeasuring the relative severity of the omicron variant has posed a challenge for scientists. ContraWhile the omicron variant has increased infection rates among children, the risk of severe illness among children remains extremely low. The risk of severe illness among children hospitalized with Covid-19 has also fallen to roughly 3.4% during the omicron period, down from 38.8% during the pre-omicron period, according to the JAMA Pediatrics study. Further Reading“Dear Pediatrician: Until The COVID-19 Vaccine Is Available For Young Children, How Can I Help Keep My Kids Safe?” (Forbes)

Source: Los Angeles Times April 15, 2022 15:17 UTC