A commonly asked question “Can I take #Covid19 vaccine if I regularly consume alcohol?” The answer is “YES” If you eat non veg - you can take #COVID19Vaccine ; Also you can eat your favourite foods including biryani after taking vaccine ! 😊

1/5 We have crossed the 2100+ daily cases @chennaicorp which was the highest daily cases in first wave in 1st wk of July last yr; Covid is back in #nammachennai and spreading faster than ever; if we continue to add the cases at this rate, we will run of oxygen beds and lose lives 2/5 We cannot go on “business as usual”. Last year, we reached this number in first week of July and cases declined thereafter due to control measures implemented during lockdown in last 2 weeks of June. However in current situation, cases will continue to rise for next few days

I spent 2 weeks at home as my husband got #COVID19 in the hospital while caring for his non #COVID19 chronic disease patients- I realised how this epidemic poses a unique challenge for the patients and families; many simple things we can do to make it easier for families 1/5 #COVID19 does not affect only one individual at a time but increases the risk of all family members becoming sick at the same time- health workers can provide appropriate guidance regarding testing, symptom monitoring and identification of high risk comorbid individuals

People often ask if they should take anything specific to boost immunity; Healthy life style is the best way to build the immunity ; many simple things we all can do not only to fight #COVID19 also to prevent and control #NCD which increase the risk of severe illness and death 1. Eat 4-5 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables , protein rich diet , whole grains and moderate amount of dairy products