Does the COVID vaccine affect fertility?

Edith Bracho-Sanchez, MD, FAAP

Answer

No, getting vaccinated for COVID-19 does not interfere with girls' or boy's future fertility. There's a lot of misinformation about this, so it's understandable to have concerns. Please watch this video to get the facts.

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Edith Bracho-Sanchez, MD, FAAP

Edith Bracho Sánchez, MD, is director of the pediatric telemedicine program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela and obtained her medical degree from New York University. Dr. Bracho Sánchez is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Med-Peds (SOMP) and Section on Pediatric Trainees (SOPT). She credits her wonderful parents for motivating her and supporting her arrival to the United States. Follow her on Twitter @DoctoraEdith.

Last Updated: 9/15/2021

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