This Christian medical doctor says get the COVID vaccine
I often pray with patients, while respecting people’s own faith and beliefs. I also believe God has released information to this generation, which has been building over several centuries.

Tim Shepherd, M.D., has been a family practice physician in the Dallas area for over 40 years.
I often pray with patients, while respecting people’s own faith and beliefs. I also believe God has released information to this generation, which has been building over several centuries.
Only weeks ago, at Covenant Church in Texas, we lost our Senior pastor Ricky Texada to COVID-19. This pandemic is hitting close to home among people who are strong believers and integral to the church.
As a physician, my calling is to promote life. I have pledged to uphold the sanctity and dignity of human life as part of the Hippocratic Oath.