The statistics show that kids aren't as susceptible to the virus as adults.

There appears to be a strong relation between the severity of the disease and vitamin d. This makes sense because vitamin d regulates the immune system and blood clotting. Vitamin K, C and zinc help as well.

The UVB rays from the sun convert cholesterol in the skin into vitamin d. The best way to get vitamin d is to get some sun at noon.

PS: High fructose corn syrup destroys vitamin D. High fructose corn syrup activates a free fructose molecule which combines with vitamin d in the kidney and destroys it.