Here’s what happens to your baby if you get the COVID shot while pregnant

The one demographic that’s especially susceptible to COVID-19 hospitalizations but is ineligible for the vaccine? Infants ...

Yep, a mom's COVID shot during pregnancy protects her baby, a large study finds

A 3-year study published in Pediatrics examined newborns in Norway. It found a clear benefit for the baby when mom gets a ...

Doctors worry about FDA scrutiny of RSV shots to protect babies

The antibody shots are about 80% effective at preventing babies from ending up in intensive care because of RSV. The ...
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Missed first vaccines make babies far more likely to miss measles shot, study finds

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...

It’s not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns

Infections prevented by other newborn measures can also have grave consequences. Erythromycin eye ointment protects against ...
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Parents who delay baby's first vaccines also likely to skip measles shots

With the United States likely to lose its measles elimination status in the next few months and the possibility of looming changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, new research highlights the risk ...
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Children’s health: Why do babies need the hepatitis B vaccine?

Hepatitis B is a virus that can damage the liver and lead to lifelong health problems. The hepatitis B vaccine prevents short-term illness (acute hepatitis) and a life-threatening infection called ...
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Pediatrician explains why babies need the hepatitis B vaccine

Hepatitis B is a virus that can damage the liver and lead to lifelong health problems. The hepatitis B vaccine prevents short-term illness (acute hepatitis) and a life-threatening infection called ...