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While the whole world struggles with the novel coronavirus, several people are losing their jobs, homes, and even their loved ones. It’s a stressful and sad time in the world. People’s mental and physical health is deteriorating, and everyone’s starting to lose hope. Last year, when the global pandemic hit, people were in a state of panic because it was all new and scary. Governments imposed strict lockdowns, and social distancing, sanitizers, and face masks became the new norm. While the whole world was in a state of panic and fear, things slowly started to improve.
Several countries lifted lockdowns and restrictions and started moving forward with caution and precautionary measures of social distancing, face masks, and avoiding large gatherings. Governments and health scientists developed vaccines and started testing them out to make the situation better. However, within a few months of rolling out the vaccine, lifting restrictions and curfews, the second wave of the pandemic struck. Not everyone has received the vaccine, and several people are being affected amidst our close circles.
Ever since the second wave of COVID-19, there is nothing but despair in the air. But a glimmer of hope came through when a baby was born with COVID-19 antibodies. Curious to know what we’re talking about? Read this article to find out.
Little One, Big Miracle
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A baby in Florida, USA, was born with coronavirus antibodies, giving hope to thousands of worried parents. She was born to a frontline worker who received her first dose of the Moderna vaccine. The mother was 36 weeks pregnant when she received the vaccine, and the little one came into the world hale and healthy three weeks later.
The baby’s blood sample was taken during delivery from the umbilical cord and tested. The results revealed something remarkable and miraculous, giving light and hope to humanity. It showed that the baby carried antibodies that were passed down from the mother. While there is still a lot to know about the antibodies and further studies have to be conducted, it restored people’s hope and happiness.
Don’t Stop Believing
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Experts Dr. Paul Gilbert and Dr. Chad Rudnick from the Florida Atlantic University presented their observations on this phenomenon in their article. They seem hopeful and optimistic about babies having COVID-19 antibodies in the future. However, the article has to be studied and evaluated by other experts to provide us with all the information we would need to know if this would be a common occurrence in newborn babies.
The experts also added that this was the first time they observed a newborn with COVID-19 antibodies after maternal vaccination. They say that further studies, observation, and evaluation have to be conducted to know if pregnant mothers who have received the COVID-19 vaccination can provide COVID-19 antibodies to infants and protect their immunity.
No Stopping Now
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Experts suggest that further studies can also determine how long the protection lasts and how many antibodies need to be in a baby’s system to protect them. They encourage conducting studies on the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and their babies. Experts urge medical practitioners to create registries of pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers to efficiently maintain records and understand how the vaccine and antibodies are working.
People worldwide are anxious and worried about what is in store for us with this virus outbreak. Will there be a third wave? When will it end? Your questions, fears, doubts, and feelings are valid. Just when we thought that there was no hope and no escape from this deadly virus, the world seems to be giving us a sign of hope! So hold on, and let’s fight this virus together!
