There are some U.S. mothers who are trying to spread COVID-19 antibodies through breast milk.
- The mothers have been vaccinated against COVID-19. They hope that the antibodies and protections created by the vaccine will help young babies stay safe from the novel coronavirus, according to The New York Times.
Breast milk and COVID-19
The New York Times reports that mothers with extra breast milk are giving it to friends so they can give antibodies to young babies and children who can’t get the COVID-19 vaccine yet.
- In fact, some mothers even try relactation in order to create more breast milk to give out to friends.
Does it work?
Per The Hill, there has been some research that suggests breast milk from mothers who have been vaccinated has some COVID-19 antibodies. But it remains unclear if the breast milk will transfer the antibodies to babies and keep them safe from the novel coronavirus.
- “There is no reason to think there is anything about this vaccine that would cause it to be harmful, and there’s reason to believe it would be beneficial,” said Christina Chambers, co-director of the Center for Better Beginnings at the University of California, San Diego, according to The Hill.
Kids and COVID-19 vaccine
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Both Pfizer and Moderna have started to work on vaccine options for children. Public health officials hope to see children vaccinated this year.
- Dr. Anthony Fauci said: “Hopefully by the time we get to the late spring and early summer we will have children being able to be vaccinated.”