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The aim is to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of self-collection of nasal swab specimens for COVID-19 testing in children.

April 1, 2026Journal of Clinical Microbiology0 citationsOpen Access

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Evaluation of self-collection of nasal swab specimens for COVID-19 diagnostic testing in children in the United States, 2020–2023

ZSZachary SmithHenry Ford Hospital AGAndrew GodoshianOffice of Readiness and Response PBPeter BoersmaNational Center for Health Statistics

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The aim is to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of self-collection of nasal swab specimens for COVID-19 testing in children.
Evaluated self-collection of nasal swab specimens in children
Assessed testing accessibility and efficiency
Analyzed public health implications from 2020-2023
Found significant improvement in testing accessibility
Demonstrated enhanced efficiency in public health responses

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This study provides robust evidence supporting the implementation of self-collection of specimens in children, which could significantly enhance testing accessibility and efficiency in public health responses.

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Evaluation of self-collection of nasal swab specimens for COVID-19 diagnostic testing in children in the United States, 2020–2023

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