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[WATCH] Fast four: Your questions about COVID jabs & pregnancy answered

Mohale Moloi

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October 29, 2021

Mohale Moloi

October 29, 2021

Pregnant people are more likely to fall very ill with COVID-19 than those who are not pregnant. This is why experts recommend that pregnant people get vaccinated. We answer four questions about how the jabs work during and after pregnancy.

Mohale Moloi

Mohale Moloi worked at Bhekisisa as a television producer and health journalist from July 2021 to March 2024.

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Special Reports:

COVID-19 vaccines

[WATCH] Fast four: Your questions about COVID jabs & pregnancy answered

Pregnant people are more likely to fall very ill with COVID-19 than those who are not pregnant. This is why experts recommend that pregnant people get vaccinated. We answer four questions about how the jabs work during and after pregnancy.

Mohale Moloi

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