Maternal vaccination with live-attenuated Rift Valley fever virus protects offspring via immune transfer

Abstract Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) causes high rates of spontaneous abortions and neonatal mortality in ruminants resulting in severe socioeconomic and public health consequences. Maternal vaccination may protect pregnant animals, fetuses, and neonates via transfer of maternal antibodies; howev...

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Published in:	npj Vaccines
Main Authors:	Austin T. Hertel, Cynthia M. McMillen, Ryan M. Hoehl, Dominique J. Barbeau, Anita K. McElroy, Amy L. Hartman
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41541-025-01230-w