As of August, 86% of children between 6 months and 17 years have had at least one COVID-19 infection, up from 75% in April.
As of August, 86% of children between 6 months and 17 years have had at least one COVID-19 infection, which is up from 75% in April.
The latest data doesn’t mean that these children and teens are protected against COVID-19 reinfections, ABC News reported. Public health researchers haven’t been able to pinpoint how long the protection lasts after a previous infection. The CDC recommends that everyone — regardless of prior infection — remain updated with their vaccinations, including the newest booster shot that targets the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants.
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