Fact Check: Women should not take COVID vaccine during period?

Bhubaneswar: A post is being circulated on various social media platforms that claims that women should not take COVID-19 vaccine five days before and after their menstrual cycle.

However, the government has clarified that it is a rumour and advised the citizens not to fall for it.

Vaccination drive for people over 18 years of age is scheduled to commence from May 1. Registration starts on April 28 on cowin.gov.in.

#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