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Listen to science, and send kids back: A pediatrician on fear, risk and reality. Great article (and amazing work throughout this entire pandemic) by NYU Langone's Jen Lighter - Highlights from article in the Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-listen-to-science-send-kids-back-20200728-45cegq7dkjhdlm6p7voebwbfqe-story.html
-Children represent 22% of the population but only 2% of known COVID infections
-Children do not only get infected much less than adults; they do not transmit the COVID virus as readily as adults.
-Children do not only get infected much less than adults; they do not transmit the COVID virus as readily as adults.
-Tragically, the number of COVID deaths in patients under 15 number 25 vs 185 for seasonal flu - only 50% of the US population gets vaccinated for the flu each year and there is little to no discussion of closing schools every year for flu.
And here is the link to a fantastic thread by one of my mentors, @leorahorwitzmd that provides a nice review of the literature that provide useful data to help continue this discussion https://twitter.com/leorahorwitzmd/status/1281638107796910080?s=20
