Own report: Multiple fake information about the coronavirus vaccine is circulating on social media. Fake news is spreading like wildfire. One such post states that women cannot get the corona vaccine for 5 days before and after menstruation. This is because it is said that women become physically weaker during the menstrual cycle. As a result, taking the corona vaccine will have multiple side effects. But on Saturday, the PIB (Press Information Bureau) claimed that the information was completely false.

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In a post, the PIB said, “From April 26, everyone over the age of 18 should register to receive the Covid 19 vaccine.” The information that women are being banned from getting vaccinated during periods on social media is completely false. Don’t listen to rumors’.

#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 rumors!

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

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Earlier this week, the central government announced that everyone over the age of 18 would be vaccinated from May 1. Registration for the Arogya Setu app and Queen Portal will start from April 26.