Protective effect of exclusive breastfeeding and effectiveness of maternal vaccination in reducing pertussis-like illness.
CONCLUSIONS: Exclusive breastfeeding protects children under six months from pertussis-like illness and may be enhanced when associated with maternal vaccination. These strategies should be encouraged because they also protect against pertussis-like illnesses.
PMID: 33465336 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Jornal de Pediatria - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Nascimento RMD, Baptista PN, Lopes KAM, Pimentel AM, Cruz FDSP, Ximenes RAA Tags: J Pediatr (Rio J) Source Type: research
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