A post that has been shared across multiple social media platforms falsely claims that participants in the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine trial were advised against having unprotected sex for a month after getting vaccinated to avoid birth defects. It is standard practice for people who are pregnant or trying to conceive to be excluded from clinical trials because pregnancy can affect how a person responds to treatment. There is no evidence that the advice was related to a potential birth defect risk. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends vaccination during pregnancy to protect against COVID-19.
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