Our results revealed important disparities: Black and multiracial children with RSV had lower odds of hospital admission, while children who speak languages other than English had higher odds of ICU admission. These patterns underscore the need to better understand how clinical and structural factors shape these outcomes. Further research is essential to clarify the mechanisms driving these inequities and to advance more equitable care for all children with RSV.
Coughlin et al. (Tue,) studied this question.