A Doctor, Who Is Breastfeeding, Explains Complex Choice To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

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Published December 27, 2020 at 8:00 AM EST

There's no data on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines on pregnant people or babies who are being breastfed. Dr. Adeline Goss tells Sarah McCammon why she chose to nurse after getting the shot.

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