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This also means your little one is not getting that community immunity. You want your little one to get sick at a young age to ward of invaders as they get older.

Anecdote: my niece gets sick badly and passes it on to everyone in her house at least every other month. She does not got to daycare. My LO does go to daycare and comes home with a new mild sickness once every third week and is fine a few days later. I’m interested to see how he fairs when school opens up again




I could say the opposite. My son was sick 3 times prior to entering school, we took care of him at home until age 5. Each resolved in a day or so. Upon attending school, he’s got his share of colds and a fever or two, and clears them out quickly.


Childrens immune systems are challenged quite effectively with normal everyday exposure. You don’t need to feel symptoms to build immunity.




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