” Furthermore, in order to suppress the common misconception regarding infertility due to COVID-19 vaccination, the government of India has actually clarified that there are no clinical evidences suggesting COVID-19 vaccination can cause infertility in women and males. The vaccines have actually been found to be safe and reliable,” it specified.

New Delhi, June 21 (PTI): The Union health ministry on Monday reiterated there is no scientific evidence of COVID-19 vaccination triggering infertility in ladies and guys and asserted the jabs are effective and safe.

The ministry said it has actually clarified in the FAQs (regularly asked questions) published on the website that none of the offered vaccines affect fertility, as all the vaccines and their constituents are tested first on animals and later on humans to evaluate if they have any such adverse effects.

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There have actually been media reports revealing issue relating to infertility due to COVID-19 vaccination among individuals of reproductive age, the ministry stated in a statement.

Over the last few days, specific media reports have actually highlighted the frequency of various superstitious notions and misconceptions in a section of healthcare employees (HCWs) and frontline workers (FLWs) consisting of the nurses, it stated.

Vaccines are authorised for use just after their safety and efficacy is ensured, the declaration said.

Such misinformation and rumours were spread during the vaccination drives against polio and measles-rubella too, it added.

The National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC) has suggested the COVID-19 vaccination for all breast feeding women, terming it as safe without any need to stop or stop briefly breastfeeding before or after the vaccination
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