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Cicada Variant: Targeting Kids, Not Making Them Sicker

Published 6 days, 8 hours ago
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BA.3.2, or Cicada, a new Covid variant, is primarily affecting children, with over fifty mutations in its spike protein. Despite its sneaky evolution, its not causing severe illness. Experts view it as fascinating but not concerning, with current vaccines still effective. The variants preference for children aged three to fifteen is being studied, and scientists are monitoring its progress.

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