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I am pregnant and had my first pfizer dose right before i got pregnant. i am taking a nucleocapsid antibody test. if i show positive for prior natural infection, should i still get the second pfizer dose? or am i well protected at that point?

Q: i am pregnant and had my first pfizer dose right before i got pregnant. i am taking a nucleocapsid antibody test. if i show positive for prior natural infection, should i still get the second pfizer dose? or am i well protected at that point?

: Get the second dose as well. Even if you had a natural Covid-19 infection, taking two doses will provide you optimal protection. Wish you good health and a healthy baby.

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Get the second dose as well. Even if you had a natural Covid-19 infection, taking two doses will provide you optimal protection. Wish you good health and a healthy baby.

Answered 8/24/2021

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A member asked:

I am pregnant and had my first pfizer dose right before i got pregnant. i am taking a nucleocapsid antibody test. if i show positive for prior natural infection, should i still get the second pfizer dose? or am i well protected at that point?

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