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What kind of immunity does breast milk provide?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 06/27/2024

Breastfeeding helps babies to prevent infections and diseases during their first months of life, when they have not yet received all the necessary vaccinations. Breast milk contains immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, lysozyme and live lymphocytic cells that confer local and general protection against many bacteria and viruses, such as E. coli, Salmonella, B. pertussis and poliovirus.

 Zaira Salvador
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
License: 3185-CV
Embryologist. Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) License: 3185-CV.