HuffPost quoted me in their article on COVID antibody tests for children. New CDC estimates suggest that 58% of kids have COVID antibodies. Parents may be wondering if their child has already contracted COVID without even knowing. However, antibody tests aren’t always a reliable way of determining that. If the infection occurred months prior or the child had a mild case, antibodies might not be detected. For parents who are deciding whether or not to vaccinate their children, prior infection is not a reason to skip vaccinating. It is unknown how long natural immunity lasts and the vaccine can still provide benefit. Antibody testing is not useful for most children.
To check out the article, head to HuffPost.com.
