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Children Under 6 Months at High COVID Risk, AAP Warns

10/27/2025

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) notes that children under 6 months cannot be vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain at risk of infection, which can lead to severe illness.
The AAP reports that 12% of infected newborns require intensive care.
Long COVID can affect children after mild infections.
The CDC recommends boosters for children over 6 months.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) notes that children under 6 months cannot be vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain at risk of infection, which can lead to severe illness.
The AAP reports that 12% of infected newborns require intensive care.
Long COVID can affect children after mild infections.
The CDC recommends boosters for children over 6 months.