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William Petri

Professor of Medicine at the University of Virginia

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A pregnant woman wearing a red shirt holds her belly with a plastic gloved hand.

Should pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine? An immunologist answers 3 questions.

COVID-19

With vaccines forthcoming for most Americans, many groups — including expectant mothers — are wondering if the vaccine is safe for them and their babies. A physician-scientist explains.

An illustration of a syringe, and inside it an hourglass keeping time

How and when will we know that a COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective?

Medicine