Breastfeeding of Abdala-vaccinated mothers protects their infants against COVID-19

A recent study conducted by the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology on the antibody response in breast milk generated by the Abdala vaccine against COVID-19 has won an award.

This work is the first of its kind and reveals that antibodies present in breast milk can provide passive immunity to infants who cannot be vaccinated against COVID-19.

The results underline the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for at least six months to protect newborns from this disease.