Virologists have called the features of vaccination against COVID during Lent

Those wishing to get vaccinated against CORONAVIRUS during Lent can not postpone vaccination. But at the same time, it is necessary to follow the rules of nutrition, interviewed virologists told RBC.

In the spring, many are faced with a lack of vitamins, but it is not worth postponing vaccination, Alexander Chepurnov, a researcher at the Federal Research Center for Fundamental and Translational Medicine, believes. “The Church allows significant relief for people who are ill or undergoing medical procedures. Since vaccination is an essential medical procedure, I think the church would approve of some "deviations" from the strict requirements. Because MEAT is protein, an important point in the immunization process. The production of antibodies and all the “reacting” moments are related to physiology, he added. - It's better not to exhaust yourself. I think that everyone who has discussed the issue with the priest will receive approval and understanding.”

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Vaccination is associated with stress for the body, and during it it is important to maintain strength. Larisa Popovich, DIRECTOR of the Institute for HEALTH Economics at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, told RBC about this. “There should always be a balanced diet, including during fasting. In essence, during fasting, they simply limit the use of certain foods. Animal proteins are replaced by plant proteins. But vaccination is the priority. Perhaps this year, for those who are going to be vaccinated, it makes sense to sacrifice fasting or start it later, ”she said. The specialist also advised those who plan to be vaccinated in fasting to consume fiber and protein.

According to Alexei Agranovsky, DOCTOR of Biological Sciences, with proper observance of fasting and the absence of starvation, there are no health risks during vaccination during this period, and vaccination can not be postponed. “Fasting does not weaken the body. You can get vaccinated calmly, without delay. There is no danger here. Vaccination does not require diet or no diet, does not require meat, fat, nothing special. I don't think there is a health risk here. The fasting person does not go hungry. He simply refuses some products, there is no weakening of the body, ”he emphasized. The specialist expressed confidence that the vaccination procedure does not contradict fasting and other norms prescribed by religion.

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