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Early Life Exposures May Shape Infant Immune System

Early Life Exposures May Shape Infant Immune System

Update: 2024-09-04
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Exposure to certain chemicals during early pregnancy may influence how a baby’s immune system develops, according to a study partly funded by the NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP). The scientists discovered that some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and metals may alter how an infant’s immune system responds to environmental triggers.
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Early Life Exposures May Shape Infant Immune System

Early Life Exposures May Shape Infant Immune System

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