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health1 year ago

"Protecting Infants: COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy"

A study from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) reveals that receiving an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccination or booster during pregnancy provides infants with strong protection against symptomatic COVID-19 infection for at least six months after birth. The study, published in Pediatrics, emphasizes the importance of maternal vaccination to ensure infants are born with lasting protection until they are old enough to be vaccinated themselves. Infants born to mothers who received a COVID-19 vaccine and booster during pregnancy showed higher levels of antibodies at birth and greater protection from COVID-19 infection during their first six months, highlighting the significant benefits of maternal vaccination for newborns.

via National Institutes of Health (NIH) (.gov)|
#covid-19-vaccination#health#infants
health-medicine2 years ago

"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.

via Nature.com|
#health-medicine#maternal-vaccination#neonates
health2 years ago

Impact of Covid Vaccine on Newborns: Findings from a Comprehensive Study

A large study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that getting a Covid vaccine while pregnant is not linked to adverse outcomes in newborns and infants. In fact, it may protect against severe neonatal morbidity, death, and NICU admission. The study examined 142,006 live births in Ontario and found that infants exposed to the vaccine during pregnancy had lower risks of severe disease and NICU placement. The researchers also did not find a link between maternal vaccination and hospital readmission. The study highlights the safety and potential benefits of Covid vaccination during pregnancy for both mothers and their babies.

via Yahoo Life|
#covid-vaccine#health#infant-outcomes
health2 years ago

Maternal Covid-19 vaccination boosts infant immunity and reduces neonatal risks

A study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that infants born to mothers who were vaccinated against Covid-19 had significantly lower risks of severe neonatal morbidity, neonatal death, and admission to the neonatal intensive care unit during the first month after birth. The study, which observed 142,006 infants up to 6 months of age, also showed that protection against the virus continued for up to six months after birth. Maternal vaccination has been shown to have positive outcomes for both mother and baby, similar to other vaccines administered during pregnancy. However, vaccine hesitancy and fears of adverse effects still exist among pregnant women in the US. Clinicians having a strong relationship with their patients and providing a strong recommendation, along with access to vaccines, can help encourage pregnant individuals to get vaccinated.

via STAT|
#covid-19#health#immunity