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Vaccinating mothers protects babies from deadly superbug
Original: Vaccinating moms protects offspring from deadly superbug
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine report that vaccinating mothers can shield their newborns from a dangerous antibiotic-resistant superbug. The study suggests maternal antibodies passed to offspring offer protection against infection. The finding points to a new strategy for combating drug-resistant bacteria in infants, a growing global health concern.
Why now: New research highlights a promising approach against antibiotic-resistant infections, a major public health worry.
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- Vaccinating moms protects offspring from deadly superbug · WashU Medicine
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