'Trust the science': Houston doctor's baby was first patient in vaccine trial for children under 2
Dr. Thao Galvan said she understands it's not an easy decision for parents, but after reviewing the data, she determined the benefits far outweigh the risks.
Author: Marcelino Benito (KHOU)
Updated: 10:24 AM CDT May 5, 2021
KHOU11 spoke to the mother of the first patient to receive the Pfizer vaccine in the trial.
Her name is Dr. Thao Galvan. She's a pediatric transplant surgeon at Texas Children's Hospital. First and foremost though, she's a mother of two.
"I felt like this was a good chance for us to contribute, but I have the same worries that every parent has," Galvan said.