COVID-19 vaccines and breastfeeding (video 3)
If you are breastfeeding, it's recommended you get vaccinated against COVID-19 at any time. The World Health Organisation also encourages women to continue breastfeeding after vaccination - as some research suggests that antibodies can pass through breastmilk and protect babies against COVID-19.
- Organisation:
- Topic:
- Target audience:
- Women
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- December 2021
- Last reviewed:
- March 2026
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