Refugee and immigrant children show lower rates of emergency department use for non‑urgent conditions, study finds
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February 27, 2026
Refugee and immigrant children are less likely to visit the emergency department (ED) for minor illnesses (e.g., respiratory infections) compared to children born in Ontario, according to a new study from ICES and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). The study, "Emergency department visits for minor illnesses among recent refugee and immigrant children," is published inJAMA Network Open.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/27/2026