WHY TWO WEEKS?

The guidance from Drink Aware explains that, according to information on vaccines, it takes time for the body to build immunity following the jab.

It is in the best interests of your immune system not to “risk any reduction in its immune response as a result of alcohol”. “The UK Government’s advice suggests it takes a week or two for your body to build up this immunity following vaccination, so our precautionary advice is to consider having a break from alcohol during this period,” Drink Aware says.