CITF & International Research Synthesis

CITF & International Research Synthesis2022-09-28T12:49:45-04:00

Seroprevalence and the effects of COVID-19 on children and adolescents

At the beginning of the pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 infections in children and adolescents in Canada were rare and generally very mild compared to adults. However, with the emergence of Omicron in December 2021 the weekly number of new COVID-19 cases in those under the age of 18 spiked to 55,956, accounting for 19% of the total number of COVID-19 cases in Canada (1). This change has been attributed to the increased transmissibility of Omicron and low vaccine uptake among children.

March 30, 2023|International research review|

What the research tells us about COVID-19 in long-term care residents and older Canadians

Older Canadians have shouldered a disproportionately heavy burden of severe illness and death during the COVID-19 pandemic. As of September 16th, 2022, people over age 70 have accounted for 82% of all deaths, 35% of all intensive care admissions, and 50% of all hospital admissions due to SARS-CoV-2 infection in Canada.

September 28, 2022|International research review|

What we know about COVID & pregnancy

Pregnant people are at an increased risk of adverse effects from SARS-CoV-2 infection (the infection that causes COVID-19 disease) and are more likely to be admitted to an intensive care unit compared to non-pregnant individuals (1-4). Overall, people with COVID-19 who are pregnant are 2.65 times more likely to require hospitalization and 5.46 times more likely to be admitted to ICU than non-pregnant individuals with COVID-19 (4). COVID-19 has also been associated with increased risks of preeclampsia, preterm birth, and other adverse pregnancy outcomes (5). Thus, vaccination is an important tool for ensuring a healthy pregnancy.

August 4, 2022|International research review|
Go to Top