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There’s exactly ZERO medical evidence for forcing toddlers to mask up. ZERO.

In fact it can be harmful, due to insufficient oxygen.[/quote]

Well, no, not that reason. But WHO specifically says kids 5 and under should not be required to mask.[/quote]

Actually, that's not completely correct:

In general, children aged 5 years and under do not need to wear masks.[b] However, there may be times when caregivers will choose to put a mask on a child – for example, if the child has contact with a person who is at a high risk of developing severe disease or is around someone who is ill.[/b] Children of this age should not wear masks for a long duration or without supervision.

You don't know if another adult or child has serious health issues in that school or classroom.

https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/q-a-children-and-masks-related-to-covid-19[/quote]

It doesn't say that your toddler should mask if my toddler is close to someone with health issues. In that case, it's my responsibility to take precautions for my child.

Being exposed to typical germs -- in this case, a runny nose -- is how toddlers build their immune systems. Plus, many viruses aren't airborn and hand washing is more important.[/quote]
That’s actually not true. The last paragraph is incorrect. I’m sorry. Many viruses are airborne, and immune systems don’t need to be “built”, they simply ARE. Viruses bring damage, sometimes lasting, to us. [/quote]

Those things aren't mutually exclusive. The capabilities of your immune system grow over time in response to infections and vaccinations. And serious infections have the potential to cause damage (although much of it temporary).
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