Covid-19 vaccine may cut skin infection and allergy risks in children with eczema

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By Olivia Bowthorpe

Children with atopic dermatitis or eczema could be less likely to develop infections such as pneumonia or bronchitis, skin infections or allergic complications if they receive the Covid-19 vaccine.

Vaccination may also help reduce the likelihood of atopic disease progressing to asthma, found a new study,