Updated 21/01/2021 Quick read – COVID vaccines important points WHAT ARE VACCINES AND HOW DO THEY WORK A vaccine consists of pathogens, which are micro-germs (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 actually suffering
A Swollen Eyelid (swellings on the eyelid) is common and distressing due to both irritation and cosmetic disturbance. They are mostly innocuous and resolve within a few days to weeks. STRUCTURE OF THE EYELID The eyelid is made up of protective eyelashes (hairs) that come out of follicular glands (hair glands) on the lid
Updated 10/01/2021. SYMPTOMS AND DISEASE COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) is an illness caused by the virus designated 2019-nCoV (now called SARS-CoV-2), which is a novel strain of the Coronavirus group first seen in China in December 2019. This illness is similar to viral flu and therefore is called ILI (Influenza-like Illness). From the time of getting
Here are 5 important points of care for COVID-19 caused by the novel strain of Coronavirus 2019-nCoV (also called SARS-CoV-2): HYGIENE Clean hands frequently– Wash hands with soap for 20 seconds or use alcohol (at least 70%) based disinfectant hand rub or sanitizer. This is of utmost importance as soon as returning home from outside, after
Quick read – 5 Factors affecting our Immunity HOW DOES OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM WORK? The immune system is our body’s defense mechanism which fights harmful intruding agents (Antigens) like infective organisms (pathogens) and irritants. It consists of various types of White Blood Cells (WBCs) and their interactive system, which can be compared to the organization