Babies’ antibody response to jabs linked to mode of delivery – study

The research team also found that for lung infection antibodies, breastfeeding was linked with 3.5 times higher antibody levels compared with formula-fed children who had been “delivered naturally”.

Researchers looked at the relationship between gut microbes and antibody levels in vaccinated babies (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Babies “born naturally” have higher antibody levels following vital childhood vaccinations compared to those delivered by Caesarean section.

Researchers looked at the relationship between gut microbes and antibody levels in 120 babies who were vaccinated at eight and 12 weeks against lung infections and meningitis.