'Breakthrough' Delta Cases Still Pose Risk To The Unvaccinated

The video discusses the risks posed by the Delta variant of COVID-19, especially to unvaccinated individuals, and highlights a study showing that vaccinated and unvaccinated people carry similar viral loads. It emphasizes the importance of vaccination to prevent severe cases. Additionally, it covers a study indicating that young children are significant spreaders of COVID-19 within families, with babies and toddlers having higher transmission rates than older kids. Finally, it mentions the anticipated emergency use authorization of vaccines for children aged 5 to 11 by the end of the year, and for younger children early next year.

What factors contribute to the higher transmission rates of COVID among babies and toddlers?

What is the expected timeline for emergency use authorization of vaccines for children ages 5 to 11?