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Telehealth Risks: Young Kids Face ER Visits Post-Consult

1/5/2026

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A study in JAMA Network Open finds telehealth may not suit young children with acute illness.
Analysis of nearly 283,000 Ontario children shows ages 3 months to 2 years are nearly 50% more likely to visit an emergency room within three days after a virtual visit than after in-person visits.
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto now offers a symptom checker to guide families on care options.

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Story summary

A study in JAMA Network Open finds telehealth may not suit young children with acute illness.
Analysis of nearly 283,000 Ontario children shows ages 3 months to 2 years are nearly 50% more likely to visit an emergency room within three days after a virtual visit than after in-person visits.
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto now offers a symptom checker to guide families on care options.