SARS-CoV-2 infection among children in a Brazilian border municipality
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https://doi.org/10.5902/2236583471114Keywords:
Child Health, Coronavirus infections, Border HealthAbstract
Objective: To analyze the epidemiological data of children with COVID-19 reported in a Brazilian border municipality. Methods: Cross-sectional study, with retrospective analysis and quantitative approach, carried out in Foz do Iguaçu-PR with data from June/2020 to January/2022. The chi-square test was used, with a level of significance (p<0.05). Results: 2,898 (15%) children were identified with COVID-19. About 73,81% had symptoms, 5,28% had comorbidities, 4,28% required hospitalization and 0,24% died. Conclusion: Actions to strengthen the unified health system are essential to ensure the continuity of health care for children, to protect and promote children health during and after the pandemic period.
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