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Covid-19 vaccine and alcohol

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I am scheduled for my Covid 19 Vaccine next week. In view of this, I want to know if I can still enjoy my regular beer intake with the vaccine.

Sylvanus (by SMS)

 

The general consensus of medical expert indicate that an alcoholic beverage is permissible after taking their shots. It is however important to note that “excessive” amounts of alcohol could weaken the immune system and makes the users more susceptible to infection as well as weakens their response to a vaccine. However, when it comes to how long one should stay away from alcohol prior to vaccination, the scientific community is not settled on the matter.

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