Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 is both safe and recommended for cardiac patients, since they are more likely to develop complications from the infection While people with certain underlying health conditions should discuss their condition with a doctor before getting a COVID-19 vaccine, the list does not include cardiac conditions. Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 is both …
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Research suggests that a full course of COVID-19 vaccines could protect you from early mutants such as the Delta strain. Your immune system is strong and built to fight any organism that invades your body. Vaccines play a major role in the activation of the immune system and the production of antibodies by the immune system even before you get …
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COVID toes and fingers refer to rashes and discoloration on the toes and fingers of people infected with COVID-19 While less common, COVID-19 can affect your skin. COVID toes and fingers refer to rashes and discoloration on the toes and fingers of people infected with the virus. What are the signs and symptoms of COVID toes? Sometimes, COVID toes may …
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COVID-19 body aches can range from mild to moderate, and may affect the shoulders, lower back, or legs and limit or restrict mobility COVID-19 body aches can range from mild to moderate. Most people have reported that COVID-19 body aches feel like dull muscle pain that typically affects the shoulders, lower back, or legs and may limit or restrict their …
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COVID-19 can cause mediastinal lymphadenopathy, but it is not considered a typical finding on chest CT scans of patients infected by COVID-19 COVID-19 can cause mediastinal lymphadenopathy, but it is not considered a typical finding on chest CT scans of patients infected by COVID-19. A study published in The Lancet (November, 2020) showed the presence of mediastinal lymphadenopathy in critically …
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COVID-19 can cause lasting damage to multiple organs, including the lungs, heart, kidneys, liver, and brain. Learn about COVID-19 complications COVID-19 can cause lasting damage to multiple organs, including the lungs, heart, kidneys, liver and brain. SARS CoV-2 first affects the lungs through the nasal passages. When the lungs are severely affected, it can affect the heart. When the heart …
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Learn who can get the booster shot for COVID-19, whether you can mix and match brands, and why COVID-19 booster shots are needed According to the CDC, you are eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot if you are: 16 years old or older and have received both doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at least 6 months ago (this is the …
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COVID-19 infection is surprisingly unpredictable because the virus is still new to humans. In most countries, it has been observed that severe infections cause respiratory failure, requiring respiratory and ventilatory support. Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) is a type of ventilator that helps people breathe. It should be recommended in the following conditions: Hypoxemia (low blood oxygen level) that persists …
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While no scientific evidence exists claiming to avoid alcohol before or after the COVID-19 vaccine, health officials still advise against drinking a week before or after. There is no firm answer or scientific evidence that claims alcohol should be avoided before or after the vaccine. However, most health officials are likely to advise against drinking for about a week before …
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Immunocompromised people can and should get the COVID-19 vaccine, as they are extremely vulnerable to severe infection Immunocompromised people can and should get the COVID-19 vaccine, as they are extremely vulnerable to severe infection. They can get any of the three vaccines available: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (mRNA COVID-19 vaccine): Ages 18 and older Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (mRNA COVID-19 vaccine): Ages …
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