TCI: Covid-19 Virus can cause Erectile Dysfunction, not its Vaccine says Dr. Darren Hall

#TurksandCaicos, April 23, 2021 – Turks and Caicos medic has warned the public about disinformation claiming the Pfizer Vaccine causes erectile dysfunction and impotence in men. While the effects of the Covid-19 vaccine are no medical threat: ranging from mild headaches, chills to mild pain in the arm, there is no proof of the vaccine causing infertility or erectile dysfunction.

However, many people are reluctant due to the information they hear about or read online.

“For men, there’s a bit of reluctance because of the fear of erectile dysfunction and impotence. I want to tell you that there’s no evidence to support that the Pfizer Covid vaccine will cause erectile dysfunction and/or impotence,” said Dr. Darren Hall, one of the senior practitioners at Family Care Medical Services.

“To the contrary, what we know is that Covid disease has the potential to cause erectile dysfunction and impotence based on how the virus affects the blood vessels,” added Dr. Hall in a short Youtube video clip made to create awareness and educate the public.

The medic, however, encouraged those who shared the fear fueled by the online rumour nothing will happen. As such, they should get vaccinated to protect themselves and their loved ones.

According to research findings published on webmd.com on April 7, Covid-19 increases the risk of developing erectile dysfunction (ED) by nearly 6 times.

Moreover, ED is typically caused by psychological issues than a physical problem. According to research, stress, anxiety, and depression could also result in ED. Therefore, the claim of ED associated with the Pfizer vaccine could be ‘water under a bridge.’

Since the invention of the Covid-19 vaccine and the launch of the massive vaccination drive currently witnessed across the globe, more myths and disinformation are also at their best, with several claims about the possible effects of the vaccine cluttering social media posts, chat rooms, and comment sections.

In addition to earlier rumors that the vaccine could possibly cause impotence and infertility in women, a new claim erupted in Indonesia after a female social media user claimed her husband’s workmates experienced erectile dysfunction (ED) after receiving Covid-19 jabs.

The claim was quickly funned into new concerns on the safety of the Covid-19 vaccines, a claim that has been watered down due to lack of any substantial scientific evidence.

For now, experts continue to tout vaccination as the only “viable” way to economic recovery and social normalcy.