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Home Isolation or Hone Qurentine

Once a patient has been tested positive for COVID-19, a medical officer from the District administration may ask them to follow Home Isolation, if the circumstances of the home are suitable. The health team under the supervision of the medical officer will visit the house with appropriate PPE, stamp the left hand of the patient, and get a certificate signed. They will take a photo of the certificate as a record and place a sticker of home isolation for the affected persons outside the residence. Introduction If you or someone in your house has tested positive for Corona, there is no need to worry or panic. In this difficult moment, you are not alone. We are with you, and together we can help you to return to good health. This is why our doctors are currently advising patients with mild symptoms to home-isolate for 17 days. If your doctor has advised you to self-isolate, kindly follow the instructions given below strictly. Before starting the process of home-isolation, pleas...

Influvac(influenza vaccine) 0.5 ml at Home

How does this medication work? What will it do for me? This medication belongs to a group of medications known as vaccines. It is used to prevent influenza (the flu). Influenza is a common viral illness caused by 2 types of virus: influenza A and influenza B. Each year, different strains (new, slightly different versions of the virus) appear. Scientists predict which strains will be most likely for the coming year, and then these strains are used to make up the year's influenza vaccine. Each year's influenza vaccine contains 3 to 4 virus strains that are likely to circulate in Canada in the coming winter. The vaccine only provides protection against the strains of flu virus used to prepare the vaccine. It usually takes 2 to 3 weeks for the protection against these viruses to be effective, and the protection lasts for 6 to 12 months. Annual vaccination is necessary to make sure you are covered for the new virus strains that are expected each year...

Coronavirus:- Ensuring Safety of Elder at Home

The elderly population is the most vulnerable segment in the COVID-19 pandemic. Fear, anxiety, and unpredictability in a lockdown situation can make them feel confused and powerless. Whether it's our parents staying with us or away in another city, or an elderly couple in the neighbourhood, it’s our responsibility to take care and protect all elders with love, respect, and dignity. Younger Generation has to Step forward – Need of the hour Older people are at significant risk of contracting a severe disease from COVID-19 owing to their weak immune system and the presence of comorbid conditions such as Hypertension, Diabetes, etc. A news report analysed that 71% of elderly patients who succumbed to COVID-19 disease had one or other comorbidity. 5 Tips to support the older generation and keep them safe 1. Social distancing is not optional Senior citizens should be explained how social distancing is the only way to avoid exposure to the virus and thus preventing illnes...

Coronavirus: Treatment at home

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Treatment The most common symptoms of COVID-19 Coronavirus are fever, coughing, and breathing problems. Unless you have severe symptoms, you can mostly treat COVID-19 at home, the way you treat cold and flu. Most people recover from coronavirus COVID-19 without the need for hospital care. Scientists are trying to make new medicines and test some existing drugs to see whether they can treat COVID-19. In the meantime, there are a number of things that can relieve symptoms, both at home and at the hospital. What experts say treat yourself at home if you have mild symptoms Experts say there are a number of supplies you can buy now to prepare to take care of yourself at home if you have mild symptoms for COVID-19 Among your grocery items should be fresh fruit and vegetables as well as canned goods with long shelf lives Among the medical supplies should be a thermometer, cough medicine, tissue,zinc, and vitamin c. Cleaning products as well as ext...

Coronavirus: Hand Washing Step by Step guide at Home .

During the coronavirus disease COVID-19 pandemic, keeping hand clean is especially important to help prevent the virus from spreading Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Learn when and how you should wash your hands to stay healthy. Hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of bacterial and viral illness As we are aware through the day, hands accumulate germs and dirt as they touch objects and other people. Individual can then transfer these substances to others, or infect themselves when touching their face. Regular hand washing can limit the transfer of microbes, such as bacteria and viruses however many people do not wash their hands properly or for long enough to get rid of germs. Why hand washing ? Proper hand washing is necessary to reduce the risk of Coronavirus COVID-19 Colds and flu Transferring dirt and microbes to surface and other people Viral infection...

Coronavirus: कोरोना पॉजिटिव मां के दूध से बच्चे को खतरा कम फायदे ज्यादा, करा सकती है स्तनपान

विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन ( WHO ) ने कहा है कि कोरोना पॉजिटिव मां ( Covid-19 Positive Mother ) के दूध से बच्चे को कोई खतरा नहीं है, बल्कि उसके कई सारे फायदे होंगे। इसलिए मां बच्चे को स्तनपान करा सकती है। विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन के प्रमुख डॉक्टर टेड्रोस एडहॉनम गीब्रिएसुस ने कहा कि मां अपने नवजात शिशु को स्तनपान कराना जारी रखें। गीब्रिएसुस ने कहा कि कोरोना का खतरा बच्चों के मुकाबले बुजुर्गों में ज्यादा होता हैं। स्तनपान के होंगे फायदे डॉक्टर टेड्रोस ने कहा, कोरोना के अलावा कई अन्य बीमारियां नवजात शुश को घेर सकती हैं, लेकिन स्तनपान से इन बीमारियों से बचा जा सकता है। कोरोना संक्रमित मांओं को स्तनपान के लिए प्रेरित किया जाना चाहिए और बच्चे को मां से दूर नहीं करना चाहिए। मां के दूध में नहीं है वायरस विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन के डॉक्टर अंशु बनर्जी ने कहा है, मां के दूध में हमें अब तक किसी तरह का वायरस नहीं मिला है। ऐसे में मां से बच्चे में कोरोना संक्रमण फैलने का खतरा नहीं कहा जा सकता। खतरा कम फायदे ज्यादा अमरीका के सेंटर ऑफ डिजीज कंट्रोल एंड प्रीवेन्शव (सीडीसी) ने भी कहा है कि नवजात बच्चे...