Children with chronic illnesses are a high-risk population from an infectious standpoint and, therefore, may be susceptible to developing more severe SARS-CoV-2 illness. Of relevance is the recommendation to educate children and their families about preventive behaviors: social distancing, use of appropriate masks including size, and hand cleaning as well as proper nutrition, adequate exercise, and regular sleep. In the most acute epidemic phases, it is better to reduce clinical controls to those strictly necessary using telemedicine resources, but ensuring direct and timely contact if suspicious symptoms appear (especially in case of respiratory or gastrointestinal involvement). There is no indication to modify, reduce, or suspend usual therapies without a specific clinical indication.

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