Health minister dismisses claims that vaccine causes impotence, infertility
The Kwazulu-Natal health department says the number of people who have been vaccinated in the province is extremely low.
KWAZULU-NATAL Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane says it cannot be proven that the Covid-19 vaccine causes infertility or affect sexual performance, and is therefore encouraging those who are unvaccinated because they believe this information, to get the jab.
According to the department last week, some men had opted not to get the vaccine due to “unfounded fears that their sexual performance will diminish”. It also stated that women seem to believed they would become infertile should they get the jab.
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Speaking out against these widespread myths at a vaccination drive in the province, MEC Simelane said the number of people who have been vaccinated in the province is extremely low.
“They’ll be visiting their different districts and engage with communities through the different sectors, including amakhosi, the religious sector, traditional health practitioners and the business community,” added the MEC.
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