HEALTH bosses have moved to quash fears that the Covid-19 vaccine could cause infertility.

Blackburn with Darwen CCG shared a statement which says there is no evidence to prove the vaccine affects fertility, after misinformation about the topic has been circulating.

This echoes information from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Midwives.

A spokesperson for Blackburn with Darwen CCG said: "Unfortunately there is some misinformation circulating about the impact of Covid-19 vaccines on fertility.

"The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Midwives have issued a joint statement confirming that there is no evidence to suggest that Covid-19 vaccines will affect fertility.

"These claims are speculative and not supported by any data."

Dr Edward Morris, President at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, said: “We want to reassure women that there is no evidence to suggest that Covid-19 vaccines will affect fertility.

"Claims of any effect of Covid-19 vaccination on fertility are speculative and not supported by any data.

“There is​ ​no biologically plausible mechanism by which current vaccines would cause any impact on women's fertility.

"Evidence has not been presented that women who have been vaccinated have gone on to have fertility problems."

At the moment, the women who will be considering pregnancy will only be offered the vaccine if they fall into two groups - health and social care workers or carers who are at higher risk of catching Covid-19 due to the nature of their work and those with ​serious medical conditions who have a greater risk of severe illness from Covid-19.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women who are eligible will also be offered the vaccine.

RCM Chief Executive Gill Walton said: “If you are eligible for and have been offered a Covid-19 vaccine, the decision whether to have the vaccination is your choice.

"You can either have the vaccine or wait for more information about the vaccine. Women who are eligible for the vaccination should consider discussing any concerns they have with their midwife or healthcare professional.

“The RCOG and RCM would also like to emphasise to all women in this group (and all others) the importance of practicing social distancing, wearing a mask and regular handwashing.”