Fact Check
oi-Deepika S
New Delhi, Apr 24: While the world battles the horror of new strains of the coronavirus being discovered, a fake post on social media is doing rounds claiming women above 18 years of age to not take coronavirus vaccine during their menstrual cycle as it can “affect immunity” of a person.
The post further stated that the immunity of women during this time is weak and hence the vaccine may affect them adversely.
“Dosage of vaccine first decreases immunity, later it builds immunity, so there is a high risk of attack for one who vaccinated during periods. (sic),” the post reads.
#Fake post circulating on social media claims that women should not take #COVID19Vaccine 5 days before and after their menstrual cycle.
Don’t fall for rumours!
All people above 18 should get vaccinated after May 1. Registration starts on April 28 on https://t.co/61Oox5pH7x