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Teens want COVID-19 advice that gives them safe ways to socialize – not just rules for what they can’t do

  • Written by Tammy Chang, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, University of Michigan
imageSocial interaction can be risky during a pandemic, but it's also important for young people's development and mental health.Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images

America’s teens and young adults have a crucial role in containing the spread of COVID-19, but a series of youth surveys suggests that many misunderstand social distancing guidelines and...

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