A member asked:

3 month old son got my cold. it seems mild but he has a bit of croup. i'm exclusively breastfeeding so i thought my antibodies would protect him?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Viruses: Your antibodies do protect him from many illnesses, however some of the most common illnesses are caused by viruses and our bodies don't produce long-term antibodies to them. That is one of the reasons we get repeated colds throughout our lives (that and genetic mutations).

Answered 9/5/2014

3.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more