Vaccines doctors say are vital during pregnancy
Vaccines given during pregnancy rely on transplacental antibody transfer, according to the National Institutes of Health. When a pregnant woman receives an inactivated or mRNA vaccine, antibodies cross the placenta into the baby’s bloodstream, giving the infant baseline protection until they’re old enough for their own shots. For the first time, the American College of […]
9 states with critical RSV levels what parents must know
Flu season may be winding down across much of the United States, but respiratory syncytial virus more commonly known as RSV is still making its presence felt in a significant portion of the country. What makes this season particularly notable is not just where the virus is hitting hardest, but how unusually late it has […]