If a mother is infected with 'flu, she will produce antibodies to that 1
strain of 'flu.

If she is immunised with the 'flu vaccine she is protected against 3 strains
of 'flu, & likewise will produce antibodies to all 3.  The baby should also
receive these antibodies, & the mum should not have to suffer the actual
illness:))))

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/flu/fluvac.htm


Sheila Company


> A mother has asked me how she can protect her nine-month-old breastfed
> baby from influenza more effectively: if she gets vaccination now to
> prevent getting the flu or if she gets the flu.
> I understand that her body produces antibodies against the virus that
> the baby can get through her milk both ways... But the question is:
> which is more effective in protecting the baby? (Or is it a silly
> question???)

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