The COVALAC Study: The Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination During Lactation on SARS-CoV-2-Specific Antibodies in Human Milk—A Prospective Cohort Study

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Authors

Joke Muyldermans · Vrije Universiteit Brussel

S. Embacher · Medical University of Graz

Kirsten Maertens · Infectious Diseases Institute

Sereina Annik Herzog · Medical University of Graz

Isabelle Desombere · Sciensano (Belgium)

Stéphane De Craeye · Sciensano (Belgium)

Joeri L. Aerts

Abstract

COVID-19 vaccination during lactating induces SARS-CoV-2 specific IgA and IgG antibodies in human milk. Antibody levels were higher following mRNA vaccination compared to AVV vaccination, with booster doses enhancing these levels further.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Human Lactation

DOI: 10.1177/08903344261428225

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