COVID-19 lockdowns may be preventing kids' immune systems from maturing, according to an immunologist

Outdoor activities are crucial to help reduce the risks of allergic diseases in young children.
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Current isolation policies will negatively impact young children's immune systems' ability to self-regulate.When people are less exposed to the natural environment, there's potential for an increase in allergic diseases.
Children in lockdown for over a year now are at risk for developing allergies, asthma, and autoimmune issues.
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