Fact Check

Fact Check: Does Taking COVID-19 Vaccine During Periods Affect Immunity?

A WhatsApp message has gone viral asking women not to take the COVID-19 vaccine 5 days before and after their menstrual cycle. It claims that during this time, a woman’s immunity is very low.

“Dosage of vaccine first decreases immunity, later it builds immunity, so there is a high risk of attack for one who vaccinated during periods,” the message reads.

However, leading gynaecologists and experts have completely rubbished the ‘theory’.

The PIB fact check handle has also warned not to believe this rumour and asked all above 18 to register for the vaccine.

Dr Munjaal Kapadia, gynaecologist at Namaha Hospital, told The Quint that periods do not have any impact on the immunity of a person and asked women to take the vaccine at the earliest. Many other doctors echoed that view on Twitter.

Dr Jocob T John, former head of ICMR, also clarified that vaccines do not reduce the immunity of the body.

Dr Tanaya Narendra, who runs a sexual health channel on social media, debunked these myths.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Rashmika Mandanna Spotted In A Wheelchair, Struggles To Stand On Her Feet [Watch]

New Delhi: After the record-breaking success of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, Rashmika Mandanna has her…

5 hours ago

12 VWSC Members From Odisha Invited To Attend Republic Day Celebrations In Delhi

Bhubaneswar: Twelve members of Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSC) from nine districts of Odisha…

5 hours ago

This Is How Janhvi Kapoor Plans To Settle Down After Marriage [Watch]

Hyderabad: Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor, who is rumoured to be dating Shikhar Pahariya, had once…

5 hours ago

Industrial Projects Worth Rs 3,883 Cr Approved Ahead of Utkarsh Odisha Conclave

Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable stride toward strengthening industrial ecosystem, the Odisha government on Wednesday approved…

5 hours ago

ISL: Odisha FC Rally From 2-Goal Deficit To Snatch Thrilling Victory Vs Bengaluru FC, Diego Mauricio Nets Brace

Bengaluru: Playing away from home, Odisha FC turned the game on its head to snatch a…

6 hours ago

Balakrishna-Urvashi Starrer ‘Daaku Maharaaj’ To Be Released In Hindi

Hyderabad: Two weeks after its Telugu release, the Hindi version of Balakrishna-Urvashi Rautela starrer ‘Daaku…

6 hours ago