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I’ve heard that a 5 month old child can be vaccinated (it’s just not standard practice) so in a situation where there are serious concerns about infection you a
by vegannet 8y ago
I’ve heard that a 5 month old child can be vaccinated (it’s just not standard practice) so in a situation where there are serious concerns about infection you are not without options.
- thomasmeeks 8y agoThis is true with regards to measles. It is also true that babies tend to have some level of immunity for the first year (assuming their mother is), which is why the vaccine isn't given until the 12 month mark. https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/childrens-health/how-long-do-babies-carry-their-mothers-immunity/ https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/childrens-health/...
- masonic 8y ago(assuming their mother is) Is that conveyed en utero or through the mother's milk? If the latter, that would depend on being breastfed, wouldn't it?