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askST: What do we know so far about children who are infected with Covid-19? – The Straits Times
Children and young people have a much lower risk of contracting the virus.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE – Those below the age of 16 will not be getting the Covid-19 vaccination any time soon because not enough is known about side effects in this group. Children and young people have a much lower risk of contracting the virus, and studies have shown that they are less likely to be active spreaders of it too.
Here is what we know so far:
Q: Why are younger children less likely to be infected with Covid-19 compared with older children?
A: There are many possible reasons for this.
Dr Yung Chee…
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