What You Should Know About The COVID-19 Vaccine, Pregnancy And Newborn Care

Dr. Varsha Patil, Consulting Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon shares some of the dos and don'ts that women should know about the COVID-19 vaccine when expecting a child or breastfeeding.

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(Video produced by Manasi Phadnis; edited by Nang Tanvi)

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