1; Lindsey M. Duca, PhD1; John D. Omura, MD1; Krista Proia, MPH1; James W. Stephens, PhD1; Erin K. Sauber-Schatz, PhD1 (View author affiliations)Studies have consistently shown that children, adolescents, and young adults are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Children and adolescents have had lower incidence and fewer severe COVID-19 outcomes than adults.COVID-19 cases in children, adolescents, and young adults have increased since summer 2020, with weekly incidence higher in each successively increasing age group.