infant immunization Tatiana
Group 5
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Immunity of Infant
Benefits of Breastfeeding
Ø“Breastfeeding is a baby's first immunization.”
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ØBreastfeeding should not be considered a substitute for immunization
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ØSome  components of mother’s milk may induce an infant's immune system to mature more quickly than it would were the child fed artificially
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ØAfter vaccination, breastfed babies will produce higher antibody titers to several common vaccinations in comparison to formula fed babies (Hahn-Zoric, M., 1990).
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ØExclusive breastfeeding reduce risk of allergic diseases, such as eczema (19.4%), allergic rhinitis (22.6%), wheezing (12.7%) (Ehlayer ,M.S.,2008), and childhood asthma (15.6%) (Bener, A.,2007)
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