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Children are less likely to be infected with SARS-CoV-2 than adults and often have a milder course of illness and a lower case fatality rate Children account for an estimated 1% to 5% of those diagnosed with COVID-19 sup 1 /sup Even so, pre-school-aged children, infants, and children with underlying health conditions may still be at risk for severe disease and complications sup 2 /sup Unique aspects of COVID-19 presentation and course in children and possible vertical transmission to newborns from COVID-19-positive mothers are discussed
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