Chemical and Biological Threats: Guidance for Breastfeeding Women, Infants, and Young Children

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• Sharon Leslie; Mija Ververs
PMID: 38416870DOI: https://doi.org/10.1089%2Fhs.2023.0096

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This article highlights the need for guidance on breastfeeding safety after chemical or biological weapon exposure, particularly for women and children in conflict zones. Despite available guidelines on chemical and biological threats, there is little information about when breastfeeding can be safely resumed post-exposure. To address this gap, the Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health and the Infant Feeding in Emergencies Core Group developed evidence-based guidance. This multidisciplinary effort provides essential information for policymakers, healthcare workers, and emergency planners, ensuring better support for breastfeeding mothers and infants in the context of chemical and biological incidents.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audience: Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Breast Feeding; Chemical Warfare Agents; Child, Preschool; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Infant Nutrition Disorders; Mental Health Services; Terrorism; Biological Warfare Agents

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University

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