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Some doctors hope pregnant patients still consider COVID-19 vaccine

Amid changing guidelines, it's important to seek counsel from a provider.

June 02, 2025
A group of pregnant women seated next to one another in a waiting room.

Abigail Barnes, an OBGYN with HCA HealthONE Metro OB/GYN, says pregnant women are at higher risk for more severe disease and pre-term delivery from COVID-19.

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Published:
June 02, 2025

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