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Nursing - Immunity Question

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    Nursing - Immunity Question

    On the off chance that somebody (or somebody's spouse) knows the answer to this...
    Wife got a flu shot, and is still nursing. Does (3 m.o.) infant have flu immunity?
    (I can't find a shot, and don't want to bring it home to the infant, who is the only other unimmunized family member)
    Enabler of DW and 5 kids
    Let's go Mets!
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    You might be able to find an answer at:
    http://www.cdc.gov/flu/
    I don't know if the 3 month old has flu immunity, but the vaccine isn't recommended until 6 months.

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      Other vaccines that adults receive do not guarantee immunity to the infant so I would think that would apply to the flu vaccine as well. I worked as a breastfeeding educator, but to be honest this question never came up! I will do some research and try to get back to you. Remember, breastfeeding itself is a great source of immunity for your infants. I would recommend following the recommended schedule for vaccines and relax.

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