Corona Vaccine / Does Corona Vaccine cause infertility in Men and Women, Health Ministry says- No scientific evidence

New Delhi: A record 86.16 lakh vaccines were vaccinated on the first day of giving free corona vaccine to people above 18 years of age in the country. The government has intensified the vaccination program against Coronavirus. However, in the meantime, people are fearing impotence and infertility after applying the vaccine, to which the government has responded.

Will men become impotent and women infertile?

The Union Health Ministry has reiterated that there is no scientific basis for male and female infertility due to anti-COVID-19 vaccination and that the vaccines are safe and effective. The ministry said in a statement that media reports have raised concerns about infertility among people of reproductive age due to the Kovid-19 vaccination.

'This kind of rumor has already been spread'

The ministry said that some media reports in the last few days have exposed the prevalence of various superstitions and myths among a section of health workers and frontline personnel including nurses. Such misinformation and rumors were also spread during the vaccination campaign against polio and measles-rubella.

'Vaccine does not affect fertility'

The ministry said it has clarified in the FAQ posted on the website that none of the available vaccines affect fertility, as all vaccines and their components have been previously tested in animals. And later it is done on humans, to find out if they have any side effects.

Vaccines safe and effective: Ministry of Health

Vaccines are allowed for use only after their safety and effectiveness have been ascertained, the statement said. Further, to dispel the myth about infertility due to COVID-19 vaccination, the Government of India has clarified that there is no scientific evidence that COVID-19 vaccination can cause infertility in men and women, according to the statement. is. Vaccines have been found to be safe and effective.

'lactating women can vaccinate'

The National Group of Experts on COVID-19 Immunization (NEGVAC) has recommended COVID-19 vaccination for all lactating women. The group has said it is safe and there is no need to stop breastfeeding before or after vaccination.