Heavy alcohol consumption, on the other hand, particularly over the long term, can suppress your immune system and potentially interfere with your vaccine response, experts say. Some studies have even found that, over the longer term, small or moderate amounts of alcohol might actually benefit the immune system, by reducing inflammation. There is no evidence that having a drink or two can render any of the current coronavirus-disease vaccines less effective. The short answer is that it depends on how much you drink.
But can alcohol interfere with your immune response? After a long year and a lot of anticipation, getting the Covid-19 vaccine can be cause for celebration – which might mean pouring a drink and toasting your new immunity.
