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Studies have shown that the breast milk of mothers that have been vaccinated for Covid-19 carry antibodies to protect the baby (passive immunity). Does this process also confer active immunity? I.e. does the baby's body have any long-lasting protection should breast feeding cease?

by /u/LostMySpleenIn2015 in /r/askscience

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