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Vaccination of Pregnant women help reduce infant transmission of SARS-CoV-2

Content Editor: Dr. Rajat Sharma

April 18, 2023 at 6:08:05 PM

COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2

Content Editor: Dr. Rajat Sharma

  • The incidence rate of positive SARS-Cov-2 test in infants born to mothers infected with SARS-Cov-2 during omicron predominance was 5 times higher than the preceding period. 

  • The same period coincide with increase in hospitalisation of infants. 

  • The study highlights the importance of preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission through vaccination of pregnant and postpartum mothers.

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