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Suneeta Sunny

Kids Get Less Severe COVID-19 Compared To Adults; Here's Why

The researchers noted that the frequent exposure with various viruses and bacteria seem to play a crucial role in shielding children from the severe impacts of COVID-19. (Credit: Image by Freepik)

Children, typically more prone to respiratory illnesses, experience milder cases of COVID-19 compared to adults, resulting in lower rates of hospitalization and death. Have you ever wondered why? Researchers have unraveled the intriguing secret behind their immunity.

As detailed in the latest issue of the Journal of Experimental Medicine, the key lies in children's heightened exposure to other infections. The frequent encounters with various viruses and bacteria seem to play a crucial role in shielding children from the severe impacts of COVID-19, boosting their immune responses in the process.

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