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Covid-19: Why expectant, new mums plan to take Pfizer jab at earliest
Dr Keya Rahul Shivadey, Specialist – Gynecologist & Obstetrician, Aster Clinic
Dr Pragati Grover, Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecologist, Prime Medical Center.
Doctors say protection that passes to children through breast milk can provide passive immunity.
Expectant and new mothers, as well as ex-Covid patients say they plan to get vaccinated at the earliest after DHA amended the eligibility for the Pfizer vaccine
On Saturday, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) had announced that these groups can now safely take the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine, in line with international guidelines.
“I was keen to get vaccinated early on but couldn’t get it done because of Covid-19 infection in late February. Even though some people suggested I could have already developed immunity, I think I will feel safe only after getting vaccinated. I am glad Pfizer is available in Dubai and plan to get the jab shortly,” says Ka