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A summer surge in COVID-19 cases is impacting at least 26 states and Washington, D.C., according to the CDC. Emergency room visits for young children are at their highest since March. While new variants Nimbus and Stratus are not considered more deadly than previous strains, the CDC recommends shared decision-making regarding vaccinations, particularly for children and pregnant individuals. Current vaccines cover existing variants, but caution is advised for vulnerable populations.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.