The importance of COVID-19 vaccination during lactation - 25/01/24
Highlights |
• | Breastfeeding is considered the best source of infant nutrition. |
• | Breastfeeding ensures the health of both mother and child. |
• | COVID-19 vaccines have been developed to prevent mortality and morbidity. |
• | These vaccines are considered safe during lactation, having immunological benefits. |
• | Women should not stop breastfeeding when undergoing COVID-19 vaccination. |
Abstract |
The World Health Organization strongly supports breastfeeding as the main source of infant feeding to ensure maternal and child health. Since its emergence, COVID-19 has become a disease affecting the health of the world's population, and vaccines have been developed to prevent it. However, the decision to license COVID-19 vaccines for infants under 6 months of age has been delayed. Different studies have shown that during the breastfeeding period, the benefit-risk balance is much higher in favor of the benefit, at the immunological level for the infant, due to its low perception of adverse effects and the low transmission of products such as mRNA from the mother to the child. Different organizations and societies recommend vaccination in breastfeeding women. COVID-19 vaccines have been shown to be safe and effective.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Breastfeeding, COVID-19, Benefit, Health, Immunity
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Vol 54 - N° 1
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