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Covid-19 vaccines may not be fully effective in people who are suffering from obesity, as experts on Tuesday suggested that the process of healing may be slower in obese people as compared to the healthy ones.According to a report on Nature, .
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Hope, Tentative Turnouts and Co-WIN Glitches Mark Day One of Vaccine Rollout in Delhi
A medic prepares the dose of COVID-19 vaccine before giving it to a beneficiary, at Ernakulam Government General Hospital in Kochi, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. (PTI Photo)
For thousands of healthcare workers like Priya, Saturday was a day of hope as India rolled out the world s largest vaccination exercise against coronavirus infection and Covid-19 disease.
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Around 1 pm on Saturday, Priya ( name changed) 28, stood chatting in a queue with a co-worker as she awaited her turn to receive Covishield, Serum Institute of India s Covid-19 vaccine, in the first basement of Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital. A nurse in the critical care unit of the hospital s cardiology ward, she was nervous yet excited about the vaccination process.
Do you need to shower daily? Here’s what experts say
Many people tend to skip baths when not stepping out of the house. But is it a good idea to do so? Find out here December 28, 2020 9:10:34 am
Is showering every day a good practice? (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)
Daily baths have always been associated with “cleanliness”. However, amid pandemic and the
work from home schedule, the idea of taking daily baths is being widely discussed. Some people are even highlighting the benefits of taking fewer showers; but is it really wise to skip regular showers?
Dr Yashodhara Sharma, unit head and senior consultant, dermatology, Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute said that while showering less can be an individual choice, it “certainly cannot be recommended”. “Needless to mention the benefits of a shower, it is almost a necessity; apart from removing dirt and
Symptoms
Continuous headache, heaviness in the facial area, or swelling can be called initial minor symptoms. Visible symptoms may include badly swollen eyes, black spots around the swollen area, chocked throat etc. It is recommended to seek the advice of a medical practitioner even if mild symptoms start showing, said Dr Sethi.
Treatment
Initially, CT scan and
endoscopy for diagnosis are done. Then after finding its occurrence, antifungal injections are given. Surgical interventions may be needed to remove fungal balls from the affected organs. But the condition of the patient and concerned doctor’s analysis decide the course of treatment.