Kaiser warns of busy cold and flu season as 'pandemic babies' start kindergarten

October 3, 2025

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Babies born during the initial years of the pandemic were exposed to fewer viruses than usual due to widespread masking; now their immune systems have to catch up.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Kaiser Permanente is warning parents and teachers to prepare for for an especially intense cold and flu season, particularly for young children who are entering kindergarten or preschool. This year's youngest students have an additio... [2478 chars]

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