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Recent article warns about a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, with a case highlighted involving a 5-month-old infant exhibiting a barking cough similar to a dog's bark, leading to a drop in blood oxygen levels to 90% and eventual transfer to a pediatric intensive care unit. The article stresses the importance of COVID-19 vaccination to create herd immunity, especially for vulnerable infants, and points out that the respiratory condition known as croup, characterized by symptoms like a barking cough and hoarse voice, is increasingly associated with COVID-19 in children. Parents are reminded to monitor children for signs of distress and seek immediate medical attention if necessary.
Source: YAHOO