Outcomes and Multimorbidity among Children and Youth with Chronic Neurologic Disorders Hospitalized for COVID-19: A Canadian Immunization Monitoring Program, ACTive Study

Key Points

• COVID-19 hospitalization outcomes reveal significant challenges for children with chronic neurologic disorders, affecting recovery.
• Among children with chronic neurologic disorders, the presence of multimorbidity complicates COVID-19 recovery.
• Using Canadian Immunization Monitoring data, this analysis tracks health outcomes related to multi-condition management during infection.
• Findings highlight the urgent need for tailored healthcare strategies for children with pre-existing neurologic conditions.