A new study has been published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). According to the study, the Covid 19 vaccine accelerates the release of antibodies in breast milk. Breast milk may contain these antibodies for up to 6 weeks after vaccination.
Pediatricians Dr. Daniel Fisher and pediatricians at Providence St. Jones Health Center in Santa Monica, California, found such information. To them it’s ‘incredibly encouraging’. The presence of antibodies in the body of children has been observed for several weeks. "We're starting to protect mothers from coronary heart disease," Fischer said. So that they can pass it on the baby's body. '
What has been said in the survey?
The survey was conducted in Israel between December 23 and January 15. At first, mothers of newborns were not included in the vaccination program. But later they were encouraged to take the vaccine.
Whether or not SARS Cove 2 antibodies are secreted in breast milk was a matter for researchers. The survey was conducted on 64 women. They were given Pfizer-Bioentech vaccine after 21 days.
The researchers collected samples of breast milk two weeks after the first vaccination. After that, they continue to collect samples once a week. Samples were collected in this way for 6 weeks.
Significant maturation of anti-SARS Cov 2, especially IgA antibody levels, occurs 2 weeks after the first vaccination. Significant improvement in antibody levels occurred after the second vaccination.
Research is also being done on its adverse effects on mother and child. Vaccine side effects occur in some women. Four children were diagnosed with fever, cold and congestion. 3 of them passed away without any treatment. A child is cured with antibiotics. No women or children experienced serious adverse reactions during the survey. "The solution to the survey is very encouraging," Fisher said.
What to know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby:-
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Covid 19 vaccine is not considered a risk factor for babies during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Many doctors have also encouraged pregnant and breastfeeding women to do the same, Fisher said. "Get vaccinated, because a little bit of security is better than nothing," he said. There is no vaccine for children at this time. We all know the importance of breast milk. This kind of security cannot be achieved with Formula Milk. '
Note that this study was conducted on the Pfizer vaccine. He added, ‘Pfizer and Mordana vaccines work in a similar way and provide protection. So the results of Mordana can be guessed. 'Both of these are messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines. "I strongly advise everyone to get vaccinated," Fischer said. Especially pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. But nothing can be said right now about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Because the mechanism of its work is different. '
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine process is currently on hold. Some of the adverse reactions caused by this vaccine are currently under investigation.
Fisher explains that, ‘after Johnson & Johnson’s safety test, it would work well as an alternative. They need to do more research, which will help them gain a better understanding of how to pass antibodies in children. Pfizer and Mordana are currently doing well among the children. '
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) have also recommended that breastfeeding women be vaccinated. Tick-stimulated antibodies and T-cells are inactivated in milk. Antibodies transmitted in milk are able to protect the baby from SARS-Cove-2 virus infection. Experts from the two organizations also say that pregnant and lactating women should be given the opportunity to participate in the vaccination.
However, how long these antibodies will remain in children is still a matter of debate. In conclusion it can be said that the results of any accurate research in this matter have not yet been found. Therefore, a doctor's advice must be taken before taking the vaccine.
