Goa is known as a place where alcoholic drinks flow freely. Many Goans have drinks on a daily basis. Hence it is often said that in Goa there are more bars and taverns than milk-booths.
However when we are in the midst of a pandemic and vaccination against the virus is the order of the day, people need to think twice before indulging in alcoholic drinks.
Those who get vaccinated for Covid-19 should not consume alcohol till 45 days after vaccination according to M K Sudarshan, chairman of the Karnataka State Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
It is learnt that alcohol consumption may lead to impaired liver function in a person who has been vaccinated and the person’s immune response may be compromised.
In such a case, the person may not develop adequate immunogenicity and the purpose of vaccination could be defeated. This was advised in Russia and the UK as alcohol consumption is a huge issue there.
However, US scientists do not recommend abstinence from alcohol after vaccination. But binge drinking and excessive drinking is certainly a no-no and should be avoided for at least a week before the first dose and one month after the second dose.
