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“Immunisation may not work so well because ‘take up’ (ie antibody response) of vaccines is poorer in a child deprived of the immunological effects of breastfeeding.8” quote by Gabrielle Palmer
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““Immunisation may not work so well because ‘take up’ (ie antibody response) of vaccines is poorer in a child deprived of the immunological effects of breastfeeding.8””

Gabrielle Palmer

About This Quote

Source Research article: Vaccine Immunology, 2015

Breastfeeding enhances vaccine response; lack of it weakens immunity.

In simple terms: Breastfeeding improves vaccine effectiveness.

Key Takeaway

Promote breastfeeding for better immunity.

Themes

health immunology nutrition

Mood

concerned informative

Type

scientific educational

When to use this quote

  • infant care
  • public health policy
  • clinical practice

Key Concepts

maternal health vaccine efficacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we support infants without breastfeeding?
  • What alternatives boost immunity?
A Different Perspective

Breastfeeding isn’t always possible.

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