Miguel Tolosa, a clinical toxicologist, spoke at 10AM Hoy Por Hoy about the rumors of the vaccine against COVID-19 and alcohol, both before and after applying any dose.
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“Alcohol does not alter the effectiveness of the vaccine, Yes, it can alter the immune response, but in people with chronic consumption because it has a higher risk of infections. The vaccine produces adverse effects and these symptoms can be mistaken for a guava tree“, he counted.
He added: “We have followed many participants and patients, adverse effects are related to the vaccine, not alcohol. The recommendation is that they do not confuse these symptoms. “
In addition to this, he explained that the rumors have also been given by fear that the vaccine will not work.
“When one limits drugs with alcohol, it is not because they lose efficacy, but because of adverse effects. COVID-19 has generated anxiety and think about not affecting the vaccine, but there are many myths and rumors that are not“he explained.
And finally, he mentioned that mental health has deteriorated in a pandemic: “We have had increases in depression and suicides. We have had greater involvement in the child population, they are at home and have had more exposure to substances in the home and there are more poisonings “.
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