ponerse una vacuna

A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
pronominal verb phrase
a. to get a shot
¿Qué vas a hacer mañana? - Tengo que ir al doctor a ponerme una vacuna.What are you doing tomorrow? - I have to go to the doctor to get a vaccine.
a. to give oneself a shot
El doctor Meadows se puso una vacuna porque no había nadie más que se la pusiera.Dr. Meadows gave himself a vaccination because there was no one else around to do it for him.
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