Doctors warn omicron may be harder on kids’ respiratory systems than other Covid-19 variants

Pediatricians say omicron may be causing more respiratory problems in children than earlier variants of Covid-19. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports nationally the number of children hospitalized since Christmas has tripled.

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