Yes but: studies show that almost all children get exposed to flu before seven or so (also to other human coronaviruses). Here, we are talking about exposure to a *novel* one, while older. Different process, lot more unknowns, and definitely not zero risk.https://twitter.com/atlantictriangl/status/1448639590898679810 …
Actually a very interesting question: is there much variation in childhood vaccination schedules by country? (I mean for ones besides this one?).
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We don’t have any mandates in the UK for school entry. We don’t offer varicella. Looking at your cdc list there’s actually quite a few we don’t offer.
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Best example I have is varicella. UK does not include that in the standard schedule (can be procured privately). The basis, based on the last JCVI/NICE report I read, is not benefit to the child, but potential risk to adults.
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Looks like the US also offer hep A and hep B, and flu from 6 months
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Varicella varies UK vs US (or at least I did last time I looked into this). Part of the reasoning was that childhood vaccination increases average age of infection, potentially leading to more severe cases and pregnancy complications
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The flip side is not vaccinating to varicella probably leads to a lot more shingles decades later. Issues like this (and eg previously unknown long term consequences of measles) make me favor vaccinations even if 1:1ish. Infection consequences not always well known
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