Q&A from the doctor's desk π©Ί #stayaware
βI am feeding my 9 month old baby. Can I take the vaccine?
Yes. As per latest MoHFW guidelines, lactating mothers can take the vaccine. Go ahead!
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βI am feeding my 9 month old baby. Can I take the vaccine?
Yes. As per latest MoHFW guidelines, lactating mothers can take the vaccine. Go ahead!
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βMy mother turned negative for Covid 2 weeks back. When can she take the vaccine?
She can take the vaccine 3 months after recovery. Ensure she follows all Covid safety precautions now as well as after vaccination!
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She can take the vaccine 3 months after recovery. Ensure she follows all Covid safety precautions now as well as after vaccination!
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β Is there any side effect of taking vitamin C for over a month?
No, but there is no benefit as well. Maintaining balanced diet and drinking adequate water will be more beneficial than taking supplements, as long as you do not have specific deficiencies.
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No, but there is no benefit as well. Maintaining balanced diet and drinking adequate water will be more beneficial than taking supplements, as long as you do not have specific deficiencies.
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βShould a kid who is 10 year old be isolated if tested positive?
Yes, it is advisable to isolate the kid. They can spread the infection to others in the family. In case that is not possible, take all precautions possible and limit interaction to one family member.
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Yes, it is advisable to isolate the kid. They can spread the infection to others in the family. In case that is not possible, take all precautions possible and limit interaction to one family member.
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βI recovered from Covid 2 weeks back. I was in home isolation and had no steroids. Is there a risk of mucormycosis?
Unlikely in your case, especially if you are not diabetic. You can take a self assessment of your risk using the below link π
t.me/mucor_risk_bot
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Unlikely in your case, especially if you are not diabetic. You can take a self assessment of your risk using the below link π
t.me/mucor_risk_bot
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βIt's been a week since my 14th day of Covid and I still have a very weak sense of taste. Is this normal?
Yes. For some, it can take few weeks for sense of smell/taste to come back to normal after recovery. It will come back on it's own and no need to worry.
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Yes. For some, it can take few weeks for sense of smell/taste to come back to normal after recovery. It will come back on it's own and no need to worry.
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βI tested positive on 30th April and has been symptom free from 10th May. But, when I tested on 30th May, the result came +ve. Am I still ill?
No, RTPCR is a sensitive test and can come positive even after 14 days. There was no need for a repeat test. Do not panic.
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No, RTPCR is a sensitive test and can come positive even after 14 days. There was no need for a repeat test. Do not panic.
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βI am scared about the thought of getting Covid. What to do?
It is ok to feel scared in this scenario, but it should not consume your thoughts. Staying prepared with a plan on what to do in case of an emergency can help. Remember, most recover from home!
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It is ok to feel scared in this scenario, but it should not consume your thoughts. Staying prepared with a plan on what to do in case of an emergency can help. Remember, most recover from home!
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βMy father is diabetic and my mother has BP. Can they go for vaccination? Should sugar be controlled before vaccination?
Yes, vaccinate them on priority.
There is no need to wait till sugar is controlled for vaccination.
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Yes, vaccinate them on priority.
There is no need to wait till sugar is controlled for vaccination.
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βIs mucormycosis a risk in persons who never had Covid?
An immunocompromised person can get mucormycosis even without Covid, though rare. Mucormycosis cases have been there even before Covid.
If you are a healthy individual, the chances are minimal. Do not panic!
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An immunocompromised person can get mucormycosis even without Covid, though rare. Mucormycosis cases have been there even before Covid.
If you are a healthy individual, the chances are minimal. Do not panic!
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These are queries from our Medical Help group - a free teleconsulting initiative run by volunteering doctors.
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