Parents urged to protect young children against COVID-19 amid deaths of Under 5s

13 Sept 11:05 Key points summarised by AI

Prominent virologist Dr. Yong Poovorawan urges parents to protect children under 5 from COVID-19, citing a rise in deaths among this age group.
Official data reveals 39 of 51 child COVID-19 deaths this year were under 5, including 10 previously healthy children, which Dr. Yong deems unacceptable.
Thailand currently lacks approved COVID-19 vaccines for children under five, highlighting a critical gap in protection for the youngest population.
Dr. Yong emphasizes heightened vigilance for very young children, as deaths can occur swiftly even in healthy individuals, despite generally milder symptoms.

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