New Delhi, Jan. 19 -- Alcohol intake should be avoided after getting the first jab of the Covid-19 vaccine for some days and abstinence should also be maintained after the second jab for some days, health experts said on Monday, as alcohol can hinder the effect of the vaccine.

According to experts, drinking alcohol, especially heavy drinking, may reduce your body's ability to build immunity in response to a virus.

"First of all, consumption of alcohol is not advisable at all in any condition. But, drinking alcohol can reduce your body's ability to build immunity in response to a virus," Satish Kaul, HOD and Director, Internal Medicine, Narayana Hospital, Gurugram told IANS.

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