And its based on a claim experts say is simply untrue.
Neither the vaccine ingredients nor the antibodies made by your body after the vaccine affect fertility.
Where Does the Misinformation Stem From?
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First of all, that wasn’t true.
Those two proteins are very different.
So that was wrong, to begin with.
Meanwhile, there is ongoing research suggesting thatgettingCOVID-19 may impact male infertility.
Despite this fact, misinformation about vaccine side effects continues to circulate on social media.
Experts advise you not to trust everything you see circulating on the web.
The best thing to do if you have concerns about the vaccine is to talk to your doctor.
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