booze shortly before and after receiving the coronavirus vaccine. Dr Fiona Sim, who is Chief Medical Advisor to the independent alcohol education charity Drinkaware, said vaccine patients should avoid the drink at least two days before and two weeks after getting the jab.The period of sobriety is to ensure that the immune system is “at its best” to respond to the vaccine and to give the best chance at full protection, she said.Little data has so far been published on effects that alcohol has on the human body’s response to the vaccine.But there is evidence that regular heavy drinking can impact your body’s ability to build an immune response against Covid-19.Dr Sim said: “We advise that you don’t drink any alcohol for at least two days.
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