The Central African Republic has not yet recorded such cases within its territory. However, a recent French study confirms that this effect is short-lived and harmless, as some women have reported menstrual disturbances after receiving the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
Brief Verification:
Recently, a claim has been circulating among the Central African population in Bangui, suggesting that “COVID-19 vaccines cause disturbances in the menstrual cycle in women.”
Additionally, a post supports this claim, stating: “COVID-19: the vaccine has a minor, harmless effect on menstruation.”
No cases have been reported in the Central African Republic, according to health specialists.
Detailed Verification:
Interviewed by AFC, Dr. Gbokassa Boniface, a member of the Committee on Post-Vaccination Adverse Reactions (MAPI), refuted this rumor and commented on the matter.
“Since we have been monitoring the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines, this case has never been recorded in Central Africa. However, research is ongoing to confirm this information. I can only classify this information as false news.”
Augustin Dibert, Health Promotion Advisor at WHO Central Africa, stated:
“No scientific study has confirmed this in Central Africa. These vaccines are safe, and vaccination helps protect against severe forms of COVID-19. It is possible to experience some mild side effects after vaccination, which are signs that our body is building protection.”
Furthermore, we collected testimonies from two vaccinated young women, Penielle Tessinga and Nelly Ouatebot, aged 18 and 45, respectively, who both reported not experiencing this phenomenon after vaccination.
In France, after being vaccinated against COVID-19, many women noticed disruptions in their menstrual cycle. However, these changes are not concerning, according to a Franco-British study by CNRS published in the journal iScience.
According to WHO reports, COVID-19 vaccines protect against severe forms of the disease and death. They have a safe effect, similar to other vaccines.
By Cynthia Sangbaté / AFC
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