A video baselessly claims that COVID-19 vaccination reduces breast milk production, resulting in the formula shortage in the U.S. The video was viewed over 17,000 times before it was flagged for containing false information.
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One study found that a small percentage of COVID-19 vaccine recipients experienced a brief reduction in breast milk supply immediately after COVID-19 vaccination, but it was fully restored within 72 hours of vaccination. The formula shortage resulted from a plant closure and product recall due to contamination. Fact Checking Source(s):
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