With Omicron on the rise in the UK the government is urging people to get jabbed as a priority.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants everyone to be boosted by the new year, with appointments even available on Christmas Day.
But with the festive season also bringing with it Christmas drinks, plenty of people will be left wondering whether they can get vaccinated if they're planning on having a drink that day.
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We took a look at what the experts have to say around alcohol and the covid vaccine.
Is it safe to drink alcohol before or after vaccination?
There are no studies so far to show the potential impacts from alcohol on the coronavirus vaccines.
However, alcohol misuse charity Drinkaware recommends avoiding alcohol for two days before vaccination and two weeks afterwards.
Vaccines are said to take two weeks for the body to build immunity following vaccination.
Avoiding drink will allow your body to most effectively build immunity and ensure that you are well equipped to fight off the virus.
If you do choose to drink during these periods, then Drinkaware suggest keeping with the low risk guidelines set out by the UK’s Chief Medical Officers - which is no more than 14 units of alcohol for the week.
They also urge everybody to get vaccinated when they are invited for the jab, regardless of whether or not they drink alcohol.
Drinkare Chief Medical Advisor, Dr Fiona Sim said: “We are very keen to stress how important it is for you to get vaccinated. We do know that, since the onset of the pandemic last year, between one fifth and one third of people have been drinking more than they do usually.
"So, as far as alcohol is concerned, we advise that you consider not drinking for two days before, and up to two weeks after you've been vaccinated, to try to ensure your immune system is at its best to respond to the vaccine and protect you. But it's really important to know that, even if you do drink, you'll still benefit from having the jab, so please don't turn it down.
“If you are a regular heavy drinker, the risks to you of becoming seriously ill if you do contract Covid-19 are particularly high, so please keep your appointment for vaccination if you are offered one.
“Long term heavy drinking reduces immune protection, and specifically for respiratory infections, which include Covid-19.
“If you do contract Covid-19, it is best not to drink any alcohol until you have recovered fully, to protect your immune system to allow it to fight the virus.
“We would reassure anybody who has already been vaccinated and has had an occasional drink since, that they should still benefit from the vaccination. And we would stress the importance of attending your appointment for the second dose when it comes around.”
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