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Most U.S. kids hospitalized for COVID had chronic illnesses; less than 4% were vaxxed

By CIDRAP / University of Minnesota / Pediatrics  
   August 05, 2025

Nearly 6 of 10 vaccine-eligible U.S. children hospitalized for COVID-19 from 2022 to 2024 had at least one underlying medical condition, and less than 4% were current with their vaccinations, CDC-led researchers reported in Pediatrics.

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