Study: Child COVID-19 Cases Grew Substantially Over Past 5 Months

The video discusses the significant increase in COVID-19 cases among children in the US, rising from 2% in April to 10% in recent months. It highlights regional variations, with cases peaking at different times across the northeast, south, west, and midwest. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises parents to focus on preventative measures, including vaccinations and well visits, especially with schools reopening and flu season approaching. While children generally experience milder symptoms, serious cases and deaths have occurred, with school reopenings and social activities contributing to the surge.

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What factors are believed to have fueled the recent surge in COVID-19 cases among children?