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With the resurgence of cases of Covid-19, the vaccination of children aged 5 to 11 regularly comes up in the debate, while they are very powerful vectors of transmission of the virus.
Covid-19 contamination rates are on the rise again in France. Children are important vectors of transmission of the virus. Often asymptomatic, they spread easily. “There are more and more sick children who infect families”, explains Jean-Marc Alloun, from a screening center in Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône). The virus is actively circulating in elementary school.
In 28 departments, the incidence rate of 6-10 year olds is over 1,000 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. “As there are more children affected, we necessarily risk having more serious pediatric forms than in previous waves”, warns Dr Laurent Croce, pediatrician. The Haute Autorité de santé recommends vaccinating children at risk of developing serious forms. An extension to all children divides parents, and for doctors, adults must first be vaccinated, in particular with the recall campaign in full swing.