Pakistan’s health minister had his daughter vaccinated against cervical cancer on live television on Saturday to counter rumors about side effects, a symbolic move aimed at reassuring parents as the country rolls out the shot nationwide.

Since Pakistan began offering the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine this month, social media posts have circulated claiming girls were falling sick and that the jab could cause infertility.

Health officials and international agencies say the typical side effects are mild and temporary — such as soreness in the arm or a brief fever — and there is no scientific evidence linking the vaccine to infertility.

“Pakistan is the 151st country in the world where this vaccination has been administered,” Health Minister Mustafa Kamal said at a news conference after the televised inoculation. “Prior to that, this vaccine has been used in 150 countries in which almost all Muslim states are included.”

He acknowledged it was difficult to bring his family before the cameras but said he wanted to highlight prevention.