I m pregnant and a doctor: This is why I got the COVID-19 vaccine
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Pregnant doctor receives COVID-19 vaccine and urges others to as well
Dr. Nayeli Rodulfo-Zayas of San Antonio, TX received the COVID-19 vaccine and encourages other pregnant women to consult their health care providers to see if the vaccine is right for them. Baptist Health System, San Antonio, Texas
Dr. Nayeli Rodulfo-Zayas, an emergency medicine physician in San Antonio, Texas, was 35 weeks pregnant when she received her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine earlier this month.
Rodulfo-Zayas, also the mother of a 2-year-old, is speaking out about her decision in hopes of inspiring other pregnant women to have important, educated conversations with their health care providers about getting the vaccine.
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December 14, 2020
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