The anti-vaccine gang is at it again! There sure have been numerous myths and conspiracy theories surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines, but the title for the most bizarre probably goes to a relatively new one - the jab could turn you magnetic. #antivaxxers
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Recently, Arvind Sonar from Nashik, shot to online 'fame' as he claimed developing magnetic abilities soon after taking his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The video showed another man smoothly sticking rupee coins, steel spoons, and plates to Sonar's chest and arms.
The Indian government's Press Information Bureau has denied the claims. "Several posts/videos claiming that #COVID19 #vaccines can make people magnetic. COVID-19 vaccines do NOT make people magnetic and are completely SAFE (sic)," the PIB wrote on Twitter, with a video message.
In fact, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States' top public health agency, has clarified that receiving a COVID-19 vaccine will not make you magnetic. The rationale cited by CDC is that COVID jabs do not contain any metallic or magnetic ingredients.
The CDC also informs that even if the vaccines were filled with magnetic materials, the dosage is too little for them to create an electromagnetic field in your body. #CDC
Meanwhile videos of people showing their "magnetic powers" have flooded social media but doctors are not impressed. They said that sticking of metals is due to moisture present on the human skin, like sweat. In some cases, it could be tricky video editing.
In short, please don't pay heed to such messages. Take that shot as soon as you possibly can. Stay safe. #vaccinate
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