Viral Check: Women can’t get vaccinated before and after menstruation-Govt busts fake news; here’s the truth
The third phase of the vaccination will begin on May 1. Everyone above the age of 18 years will be considered eligible in this phase.
New Delhi: After a viral message was circulated on WhatsApp claiming that women should not take vaccines before and after periods as the immunity at that time remains low, Government has now busted the fake news.
“#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!” the government said through its PIB fact check handle.
#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 pic.twitter.com/JMxoxnEFsy
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) April 24, 2021
Here is what Doctor has to say about vaccination:
Vaccination and Mask are the only solution of COVID 19.
GET VACCINATED@DrHVoffice @ANI @PMOIndia @narendramodi https://t.co/WUEgpLE2Sh— RDAAIIMS DELHI (@AIIMSRDA) April 25, 2021
Messages that is being circulated on Whatsapp
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also urged people during his Mann Ki Baat to not fall prey to rumours — be it regarding vaccination or Covid-19.