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In Kids, The Risk Of COVID-19 And The Flu Are Similar — But The Risk Perception Isn't

The risk of serious COVID-19 illness in children is comparable to their risk from the flu, but many parents seem more concerned about coronavirus. The issue of risk perception has a lot do with it.

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