At the upcoming International Conference on Pediatrics, Neonatology and Child Health, scheduled for March 26–28, 2026 in Singapore & Online, Dr. Svjetlana Mikulić from the University Clinical Hospital Mostar will present an insightful virtual poster exploring how the COVID-19 era reshaped the landscape of pediatric infectious diseases.
Her
study, titled “The
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the epidemiology of common childhood
infections in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2018–2024),”
provides an in-depth look at how routine childhood infections shifted
dramatically before, during, and after the pandemic.
Key Highlights of the Presentation
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Sharp decline in common infections
(measles, influenza, varicella) during 2020–2021 due to lockdowns, school
closures, social distancing, and reduced viral exposure.
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Influenza incidence collapsed,
dropping from 9,295
cases (2019) to just 248 cases (2020), with a strong rebound in 2023 to
11,122
cases.
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Varicella cases fell significantly,
decreasing from 6,657 (2019) to 2,073 (2020), then
surging to an unprecedented 11,421 cases in 2023.
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Measles virtually disappeared
between 2020–2022, followed by a major resurgence in 2023 with 4,520
reported cases.
·
Immunity gaps widened,
driven by missed vaccinations and reduced natural exposure during prolonged
pandemic restrictions.
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Early 2024 trends show partial
stabilization, but infection levels remain above the pre-pandemic average.
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Urgent need for catch-up vaccination,
stronger surveillance, and renewed public health communication to prevent
future outbreaks among children.
About Dr. Svjetlana Mikulić
Dr.
Mikulić is an experienced pediatrician and PhD candidate with a background in neonatal
intensive care, pulmonology, allergology, and pediatric research.
She currently works in the Department of Pulmonology and Allergology,
treating children with respiratory and allergic conditions. Her academic work
focuses on neonatal endocrinology, rare congenital disorders, perinatal
outcomes, and pediatric respiratory health.
Conference Information
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Event: International
Conference on Pediatrics, Neonatology and Child Health
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Dates:
March 26–28, 2026
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Format:
Hybrid (Singapore & Online)
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Email:
pediatrics@mathewsconference.com
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Phone:
+1 (312) 462-4448
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WhatsApp:
+1 (424) 377 0967
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Website: https://pediatrics.miconferences.com/
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Submit Abstract: https://pediatrics.miconferences.com/abstract-submission
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Register: https://pediatrics.miconferences.com/register
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