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If a person contracts COVID-19 after the first dose, when should they get the next shot?
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Recipients wait in long queues outside the BKC jumbo vaccination centre at Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai on April 24, 2021. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI
If a person contracts COVID-19 after the first dose, when should they get the next shot?
The story so far: Despite a massive shortage of COVID-19 vaccines across the country, the Central government announced that vaccination for everyone above 18 would begin from May 1. But several State governments expressed their inability to kick off the programme citing a shortage of vaccines. They have postponed the drive to when the required stocks arrive in each State. This could have a deep impact on the epidemiological health of a population seized by a deadly second wave of infections.
“We are being guided; the story is still being written”
NASSAU, BAHAMAS Despite concerns regarding the removal of testing restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals traveling into and throughout The Bahamas, Head of the National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee Dr Merceline Dahl-Regis said yesterday the matter of transmission after vaccination is still being reviewed by the committee.
Last week, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced eased restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals, including exemption from RT-PCR testing for fully vaccinated travelers.
However, some healthcare professionals questioned the policy given that the virus is still contractable even with vaccination.
Responding to questions from reporters following the launch of the Family Island vaccine rollout, Dahl-Regis explained that data on whether a person is able to transmit the virus after being fully vaccinated “is the only discussion we need to have and how long after you’re fully v
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Double masking, with cloth and surgical masks, can prevent leakage of air and fit the contours of the face better, studies by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found.
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First flights carrying emergency Covid-19 assistance for India left US last night
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The first flights carrying emergency supplies to assist India as it battles a new wave of Covid-19 cases left the US Wednesday night, White House deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday.
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Jean-Pierre continued: “Additional flights carrying the remaining assistance, including oxygen generators and concentrators are scheduled to depart in the upcoming days.”
Staying safe as the weather warms up
As the weather heats up, Intermountain Healthcare says it s a good time to make sure you are properly prepared for outdoor adventures.
By: Intermountain Healthcare
and last updated 2021-04-29 12:43:27-04
Each year more than 1,200 people die, and thousands are injured in bicycle, roller blade, scooter or skateboard accidents.
Intermountain Healthcare hospitals and clinics are also already seeing an increase in the number of outdoor and ATV accidents this year as people stop quarantining due to the COVID-19 pandemic and seek to enjoy more outdoor activities.
As many head head south to recreate in Utahâs beautiful state and national parks. If a trip to red rock country is on the bucket list this summer, Intermountain Healthcare physicians have a few safety reminders: