Primal Health Databank: Study
| Entry No: | 0188 |
| Title: | Protective effect of breast-feeding on invasive haemophilus influenza infection: a case control study in Swedish pre-school children |
| Author(s): | Silfverdal SA, et al. |
| Reference: | Int J Epidemiol 1997; 26 (2): 443-50 |
| Place of Study: | Sweden |
| Abstract: | A significant association was found between invasive haemophilus influenza infection and short duration (<13 weeks) of breast-feeding. For Hib onset of 12 months or older the association with short duration of breast-feeding was stronger. The risk decreased with each additional week of breastfeeding. The association persisted for months and years beyond the period of breastfeeding. |
| Keyword(s): | breastfeeding, haemophilus influenza |
| Discussion: | Such data might influence the decision of certain parents who wonder if their child should receive Hib vaccination. |
| See Also: | No related entries mentioned for this entry |
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