Child health

Paediatricians on alert: stand by for surge in pneumonia-related infections

Pneumonia and LRTIs are set to make a strong comeback after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, warns NICD

16 March 2022 - 20:13

Paediatricians and ICU staff need to be prepared: this year will see a surge in children and infants admitted to hospital with lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs)...

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