"COVID-19 Exposure Triples Respiratory Distress Risk in Newborns"

A study examined the impact of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy on neonatal respiratory distress (RD) in uninfected infants. The research found high rates of RD in SARS-CoV-2-exposed uninfected (SEU) infants, with maternal vaccination prior to infection significantly reducing the odds of RD in term infants. Proteomic analysis revealed a robust inflammatory response in SEU infants, indicating potential long-term implications for respiratory health. The study highlights the importance of maternal vaccination in protecting both maternal and neonatal health.