Children Quote by Gabrielle Palmer
““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””
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.
Promote breastfeeding for better immunity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- infant care
- public health policy
- clinical practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we support infants without breastfeeding?
- What alternatives boost immunity?
Breastfeeding isn’t always possible.