Facial masks in children: the position statement of the Italian pediatric society

Ital J Pediatr. 2020 Sep 15;46(1):132. doi: 10.1186/s13052-020-00898-1.

Abstract

Facial masks may be one of the most cost-effective strategies to prevent the diffusion of COVID 19 infection. Nevertheless, fake news are spreading, alerting parents on dangerous side effects in children, such as hypercapnia, hypoxia, gut dysbiosis and immune system weakness. Aim of the Italian Pediatric Society statement is to face misconception towards the use of face masks and to spread scientific trustable information.

Keywords: COVID; Children; Facial mask; Fake news.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Betacoronavirus*
  • COVID-19
  • Child
  • Consensus*
  • Coronavirus Infections / epidemiology
  • Coronavirus Infections / transmission*
  • Disease Transmission, Infectious / prevention & control*
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Infection Control / organization & administration*
  • Masks / standards
  • Masks / supply & distribution*
  • Pandemics
  • Pneumonia, Viral / epidemiology
  • Pneumonia, Viral / transmission*
  • SARS-CoV-2