No scientific evidence found linking COVID-19 vaccine with infertility: Indian gov't

2021-06-21 15:05:21 GMT2021-06-21 23:05:21(Beijing Time) Xinhua English

NEW DELHI, June 21 (Xinhua) -- India's federal health ministry Monday dispelled rumours of COVID-19 vaccine affecting people's fertility.

Terming the rumours false and baseless, the ministry said there was no scientific evidence to prove such claims.

"None of the available vaccines affects fertility, as all vaccines and their constituents are tested first on animals and later in humans to assess if they have any such side effects. Vaccines are authorized for use only after their safety and efficacy is assured," the health ministry said in a statement.

"Furthermore, in order to curb the prevalent myth regarding infertility due to COVID-19 vaccination, the government of India has clarified there are no scientific evidence suggesting COVID-19 vaccination can cause infertility in men and women," the statement said.

Meanwhile, the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC) has recommended the COVID-19 vaccination for all lactating women, terming it as safe with no need to stop or pause breastfeeding before or after the vaccination.

India started the vaccination against COVID-19 on Jan. 16 by administering two made-in-India vaccines, namely Covishield and Covaxin.

Serum Institute of India is manufacturing AstraZeneca-Oxford University's Covishield, while Bharat Biotech which has partnered with the Indian Council of Medical Research is manufacturing Covaxin.

Of late Russian COVID-19 vaccine - Sputnik V was also rolled out in the country. Enditem

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