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2021-04-29 17:00:12
Hello Doctors. Greetings to all. I am 38 yrs old , unmarried. I am going to take my first shot of vaccine.. My question is if I am menstruating ..is it safe to take on that day...What I mean the vaccine won't effect menstrual cycle??? Regards Ishani
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COVID vaccine can safely be taken during menstruation.Getting your periods doesn't also impact the vaccine's efficacy. Vaccines work by injecting a live (modified) or inactive strain of the pathogen to prompt an immune response, and in no way is the reaction impacted by your menstruation cycle.

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U can take the vaccine!!!

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Take the vaccine n No issue

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