Can Vaccines Influence Who You Find Attractive?

In ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines’, hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest Dr. Kristen Gurdak discuss on a new study that suggests a link between immunization and attraction. The research indicates that while getting vaccinated might make your body odor more appealing, it could make your face appear less attractive.

Our Senses Guide Us

We rely on a variety of sensory information to form impressions of people, and this includes subtle health cues.

The Impact of Immunization

This study suggests that immunization could have a complex impact on how we perceive others, potentially boosting some attractiveness factors while influencing others.

Attraction is Complex

This research highlights the surprising role that health cues might play in determining who we find attractive.


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