Updated June 2022 Quick read – COVID Vaccines important points WHAT ARE VACCINES AND HOW DO THEY WORK A vaccine consists of pathogens, which are micro-germs (microbes- bacteria or virus) in killed (inactive) or weakened (attenuated) form, or their parts/genetic material, which on entering the human body help in producing immunity against that infection without
Updated May 2022 Important Read: COVID Home care, Isolation and Treatment For Information and Understanding of COVID-19 read: COVID 2nd wave Awareness and Care COVID Vaccination Important Points COVID-19 Symptoms, Transmission, Complications, Testing, and Diagnosis COVID-19 Prevention and Precautions COVID treatment and medical care has the following important objectives- providing symptomatic relief and improving general
UNDERSTANDING TEARS AND DRY EYES ‘Dry eyes’ is a common problem, and can present at any time or age. Symptoms of Dry Eyes Dry eyes present as a tired and sandy feeling in the eyes. Keeping eyes open may be difficult especially after prolonged screen work or reading, and the eyes appear dull or sometimes
Most people have experienced episodes of sore throat, that manifest as pain especially on swallowing, hoarseness, or an itchy/unpleasant feeling in the throat. The most common cause is an infection, though non-infectious causes may also be present. INFECTIONS In 90% of adults and 60% of children, throat infections (pharyngitis) are caused by viruses, the rest
Maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI), and tackling overweight and obesity issues in a timely and effective manner can have a beneficial impact on not only reducing the risk of several lifestyle and chronic diseases but also improving their medical management and outcome. BMI (Body Mass Index) BMI represents one’s proportional weight. Absolute weight