Clinical characteristics and prognostic marker for hospitalization in children with influenza infection in an emergency setting

Abstract Background Influenza is a main cause of illnesses during seasonal outbreaks. Identifying children with influenza who may need hospitalization may lead to better influenza outcomes. Objective To identify factors associated with the severity of influenza infection, specifically among children who were admitted to the hospital after being diagnosed with influenza at the emergency department. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted among pediatric patients (age