Hospital-based Clinical Surveillance and Pediatric Diseases
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by Jo Cavallo
January 12, 2026
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4 min
8 Key Takeaways
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Current pediatric surveillance systems are inadequate.
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Clinicians often notice emerging conditions before official recognition.
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A new pilot surveillance network was launched in 202
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The network focuses on real-time data aggregation.
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Clinicians will report using ICD-11 codes biweekly.
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The model aims to enhance outbreak detection and response.
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Future developments include AI for data extraction.
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Challenges like reporting bias and uneven participation were acknowledged.
A prospective study led by van Kempen et al. emphasizes the need for a robust clinical-based surveillance network to enhance pediatric infectious disease monitoring. Current systems fail to adequately capture emerging diseases, leading to underreporting and delayed outbreak recognition. The study highlights instances like MIS-C, identified by clinicians before formal acknowledgment by health authorities. To address these shortcomings, a new pilot network was introduced in 2025, focusing on real-time data collection and aggregation from pediatric clinicians to improve early detection and response to outbreaks.
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