Vaccinating moms protects offspring from deadly superbug
October 14, 2026
October 14, 2026
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 14 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Vaccinating moms protects offspring from deadly superbug
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* Study found vaccinating pregnant mice against K. pneumoniae protects newborns from lethal bloodstream infections.
* The approach protected over 80% of offspring from death.
* Researchers are now testing updated vaccines against multiple strains of the superbug. . . .
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Vaccinating moms protects offspring from deadly superbug
*
* Study found vaccinating pregnant mice against K. pneumoniae protects newborns from lethal bloodstream infections.
* The approach protected over 80% of offspring from death.
* Researchers are now testing updated vaccines against multiple strains of the superbug. . . .