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Study Links Antibiotics in Newborns to Weaker Vaccine Responses
4/2/2025
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Story summary
- New Australian research reveals a concerning link between antibiotic treatment in newborns and weakened immune responses to vaccines, attributed to alterations in gut bacteria like Bifidobacterium. Tracking 191 infants, the study noted diminished antibody levels at seven and 15 months. A forthcoming clinical trial aims to explore whether probiotics can enhance vaccine effectiveness in these vulnerable infants.
