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Hi, how long does passive immunity to chicken pox last for breast feeding babies?
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? passive ?: The passive immunity a baby receives is in the form of IGG passed through the placenta prior to birth. This probably lasts about 3 months. The secretory IGA in breast milk has little to no effect on chickenpox immunity.
Answered 4/23/2016
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