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Covid vaccine for feeding mother
Hi doctor, when a breast feeding mother takes covid vaccine, does it help the baby in terms of developing anti bodies in baby as well?
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No studies has been found that baby develops antibodies, but yes it is good for both baby and mother.
Thus, you should go for the vaccination
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Yes you can take.
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No studies till now, but for child breast milk is the source of everything including antibodies
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Dr. Avni Sharma
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Ujjain
Mother will be benefited from the vaccine sir.
As for the baby best immunization is the breast milk. It contains immunoglobulins and essential supplements to fulfil baby's daily demand as well as boost his/her immune levels up.
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ICMR encourages lactating women to get the vaccination.
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Dr. Khushboo
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8 yrs exp
New Delhi
No till now not many studies are their about breastfeed baby developing antibodies. But by vaccinations you can keep your baby safe
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