Nygaard U, Holm M, Rabie H, Rytter M. The pattern of childhood infections during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2024 Dec;8(12):910-920. doi: 10.1016/S2352-4642(24)00236-0. PMID: 39572124.
- Initial Decline: Pediatric infections dropped during COVID-19 due to safety measures.
- Post-Pandemic Surge: Infections rebounded as restrictions eased, with changes in severity, strains, and affected age groups.
- Key Cause: Immunity debt from reduced exposure, not new variants or resistance.
- Impact: Unusual symptoms emerged, offering new insights into disease spread and progression.
Gabriella True
