It has to be the case - what benefits the "shell" may also benefit the "pearl" inside. In other words, something which protects a pregnant woman may also found to be beneficial for her baby. And why shouldn't it be? After all, mothers and babies are tied together through an eternal bond, the medical terminology of which is the umbilical cord.
Researchers in the U.S. have found that flu vaccinations given to pregnant women may also protect their babies. As a matter of fact, flu shots are not recommended for babies younger than 6 months. But this is the age group which observes the maximum number of flu hospitalization cases.
Researchers conducted data analysis and considered the records of 1,500 babies, who had to be admitted into a hospital after being diagnosed with fever or respiratory problems during the initial six months after birth. These babies were also made to undergo lab exams for the detection of influenza virus.
The researchers found that the babies, who mothers received the jabs during their pregnancy, were 45 to 48 percent less likely to suffer from influenza infection. On the basis of this finding, researchers concluded that all pregnant women should opt for the influenza vaccination in order to bring down the morbidity and the mortality rates which are found to be quite high during pregnancy and in the postpartum period in case of women who get affected by the flu.
And we are well aware of how mothers create a natural protective mechanism for their babies. It is through the transfer of antibodies that mothers ensure the security of their babies' health. And now, flu shots, offered by today's medical science, can also contribute its share of responsibility.
