X
theAsianparent Logo
theAsianparent Logo
Product GuideSign in
  • Awards
    • Parents' Choice Awards 2023
  • Pregnancy
    • Due date calculator
    • I'm pregnant
    • Trying To Conceive
    • Labour
    • After birth
    • Baby loss
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Child
    • Newborn
    • Baby
    • Toddler
    • Pre-Schooler
    • Kid
    • Pre-Teen & Teen
  • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diseases-Injuries
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Meal Planner
    • Health
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Pre-School
    • Primary School
    • Secondary School
    • Primary School Directory
  • Lifestyle
    • Money
    • Travel & Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Home
    • Fitness
    • Contests & promotions
  • News
    • International
    • Health
    • Celebrity
    • Singapore
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Press Releases
  • Project Sidekicks
  • Community
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Become A Contributor
  • VIP

Does the COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Aborted Fetal Cells? Here's The Truth!

3 min read
Does the COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Aborted Fetal Cells? Here's The Truth!

This supposed 'rumour' has caused a frenzy worldwide, with many parents demanding an explanation

With the world still reeling under the COVID-19 pandemic and multiple vaccine updates flashing on news channels, there are bound to be a few misconceptions and conspiracy theories. One of the recent ones to catch everybody’s attention revolves around them (vaccines) containing aborted fetal cells. 

This supposed ‘rumour’ has caused a frenzy worldwide, with many parents demanding an explanation.

So do vaccines contain aborted fetal cells? And why should this concern parents and expecting mums, if it were to be true? Read on to know. 

Do COVID-19 Vaccines Contain Fetal Cells?  

Does the COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Aborted Fetal Cells? Heres The Truth!

Image source: iStock

Well, the answer is: no.

Infectious disease expert James Lawler, MD clarified that COVID-19 vaccines do not contain any amount of aborted fetal cells. The Nebraska Medicine website explained that vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna have made use of fetal cells lines only to perform confirmation tests. 

Typically, fetal cell lines are grown in a laboratory. These cell lines are “thousands of generations removed from the original fetal tissue,” and therefore, originally descended from cells that were taken from 1970s and 1980s elective abortions.

This means that none of the COVID-19 vaccines use fetal cells taken from recent abortions. 

Why Are Fetal Cell Lines Used For Vaccines?

vaccine updates

Image source: iStock

Fetal cell lines are typically used to formulate and manufacture in three different stages. 

  • Development stage: Where vaccine makers identify what works
  • Confirmation stage: They ensure what works for the vaccine
  • Production stage: Vaccine makes manufacture the formula that may work

“When it comes to the COVID-19 vaccines currently approved for emergency use, neither the Pfizer nor Moderna vaccines used fetal cell lines during the development or production phases,” explained Lawler. 

While both companies used HEK 293 cells that descended from a 1973 elective abortion in the Netherlands, there was no usage of fetal cell lines for manufacturing.

So this means that the injection you receive from your doctor will not contain fetal cells. 

Important Updates On COVID-19 Vaccine In Singapore

vaccine updates

Image source: iStock

Aside from following discussing your concerns with your doctor, here are a few information points for your benefit:

  • You should still wear a mask even when vaccinated. Experts tell The Straits Times that despite receiving the vaccine, you must continue to practice pandemic etiquette and wear a mask when venturing out. This, even if you’ve received your first jab. 
  • It is important not to miss your second dosage of the vaccine. 
    According to Dr Clarence Teo, forgetting to get your second dose may not give you complete protection. So it is recommended to receive it on time, as advised by the doctor.  
  • A shot of the vaccine does not mean you are protected for life. 
    Dr Teo also clarifies that getting a “one-time shot” of the vaccine is not enough.  to protect you for life for “the vaccine will be effective for around six months.”
  • The government aims to vaccinate all Singaporeans and long-term residents by the end of the year. 
    Moderna COVID-19 vaccines have already arrived and with more vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech said to arrive in the coming months, the government says they will continue to monitor the supplies delivered.

ALSO READ:

Why Don’t They Inject Into Your Butt? We Ask A GP All Our Burning Questions About The Covid-19 Vaccine

6 Tips To Prepare Your Child For Easy COVID-19 Testing

Does the COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Aborted Fetal Cells? Heres The Truth!

Partner Stories
4 Good Toilet Hygiene Habits for Kids to Have Early in Life
4 Good Toilet Hygiene Habits for Kids to Have Early in Life
Flu in Singapore: Is Your Family Protected?
Flu in Singapore: Is Your Family Protected?
6 Top Ways to Prevent Diaper Rash
6 Top Ways to Prevent Diaper Rash
Experiencing Mood Swings, Irregular Periods and Weight Gain Among Other Things? Here’s What You Need to Know About Hormonal Imbalance
Experiencing Mood Swings, Irregular Periods and Weight Gain Among Other Things? Here’s What You Need to Know About Hormonal Imbalance

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

Ally Villar

  • Home
  • /
  • Health
  • /
  • Does the COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Aborted Fetal Cells? Here's The Truth!
Share:
  • 7 Covid-19 Vaccine Myths That Parents Need To Think Twice About Before Believing

    7 Covid-19 Vaccine Myths That Parents Need To Think Twice About Before Believing

  • Celebrate mum-prenuers this Mother's Day with LINE!

    Celebrate mum-prenuers this Mother's Day with LINE!

  • 'Family is Priceless': Malaysian Man in Singapore Rents 2 Buses So He and 60 Other Strangers Can Join Their Families for CNY

    'Family is Priceless': Malaysian Man in Singapore Rents 2 Buses So He and 60 Other Strangers Can Join Their Families for CNY

  • Wife Forgives Husband Who Had Two Affairs And Got A Woman Pregnant

    Wife Forgives Husband Who Had Two Affairs And Got A Woman Pregnant

  • 7 Covid-19 Vaccine Myths That Parents Need To Think Twice About Before Believing

    7 Covid-19 Vaccine Myths That Parents Need To Think Twice About Before Believing

  • Celebrate mum-prenuers this Mother's Day with LINE!

    Celebrate mum-prenuers this Mother's Day with LINE!

  • 'Family is Priceless': Malaysian Man in Singapore Rents 2 Buses So He and 60 Other Strangers Can Join Their Families for CNY

    'Family is Priceless': Malaysian Man in Singapore Rents 2 Buses So He and 60 Other Strangers Can Join Their Families for CNY

  • Wife Forgives Husband Who Had Two Affairs And Got A Woman Pregnant

    Wife Forgives Husband Who Had Two Affairs And Got A Woman Pregnant

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Education
    • Events
    • Allergies & Conditions
  • Family Occasions
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Child Safety
    • Health
    • Diseases-Injuries
  • Lifestyle
    • Home
    • Money
    • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diet & Weightloss
  • Normal Delivery
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Behaviour
    • Secondary School
    • Formula Feeding
  • Ages & Stages
    • Latching & Concerns
    • Festivals & Holidays
    • Education
    • Pre-teen & Teen
  • More
    • TAP Community
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Become a Contributor


  • Singapore flag Singapore
  • Thailand flag Thailand
  • Indonesia flag Indonesia
  • Philippines flag Philippines
  • Malaysia flag Malaysia
  • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
  • India flag India
  • Vietnam flag Vietnam
  • Australia flag Australia
  • Japan flag Japan
  • Nigeria flag Nigeria
  • Kenya flag Kenya
© Copyright theAsianparent 2023. All rights reserved
About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
  • Tools
  • Articles
  • Feed
  • Poll

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

theAsianparent heart icon
We’d like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates on baby care and health.