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: Tags: J Pediatr (Rio J) Source Type: research