Vaccination Tips

Chronic respiratory diseases like bronchial asthma, bronchiectasis, copd, sarcoidosis and interstitial lung disease are vulnerable to repeated infections and multiple hospital visits or admission.

The main reasons for the increased susceptibility is altered lung defence, use of steroids in various respiratory conditions and multiple comorbidities like diabetes and coronary disease.

Patients should ideally be vaccinated for pneumococcal and influenza disease routinely.

A subcutaneous means something under the skin when there is medical attention given. Injection has a short needle which is used to transfer liquid drugs under the skin above the muscle. This type of medication given is usually used for medicine that should have slow absorption. This medication is given when some medicine does get destroyed by acid and enzymes in the stomach. When medicines are less effective they are preferred.

Intravenous injections are difficult an...more

Vaccinate your babies inappropriate time as per your doctor's advise.

The current guidelines suggest to take primary vaccination like bcg/ easysix/pentavac/ mmr on priority basis on time
Precaution to b taken is to inform prior to visiting hospital n avoid crowding.
Booster vaccination can b delayed

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, cdc always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including: avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
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Human beings can be shielded from many infectious diseases. One of the ways to do this is by getting the disease and then producing antibodies against it so that future attacks do not happen. The second way is to have the bacteria introduced into the system so that the antibodies are produced and the infection does not take place. The first method is called active immunisation and the second is known as passive immunisation, and both are effective against different organisms.

When a bab...more

Influenza is more commonly known as the flu. It is an infection that affects the respiratory system and is caused by the influenza virus. This injection is recommended for kids who are under the age of 6 months. It ensures that the baby is safeguarded from the virus during an influenza outbreak. Since the nature of virus changes year on year, the immunity doesn t last for more than 1 year. This vaccination is ideally taken during the month of October and November. The effect of the vaccination t...more

Some forms of cancer such as cervical cancer can be prevented by vaccines. Cervical cancer is the second most common form of cancer that affects women. The vaccine that prevents cervical cancer is known as the human papilloma virus(HPV) vaccination. Let's take a look at a few things you should know about this vaccination.

What is HPV?
There are over a hundred types of HPV. While some of them affect the genital area and can cause abnormal tissue growth that leads to cervical cancer o...more

When it comes to sexually transmitted diseases or STDs, there is no doubt that prevention is better than cure. Contrary to popular belief, STDs do not spread only through intercourse. STDs can also spread by skin to skin contact. The easiest way to prevent STDs is by abstaining from sex or being in a monogamous relationship with an uninfected person. This may not be possible for many men. Hence, let's take a look at alternatives to prevent sexual diseases.

1. Get tested - Most STDs can ...more

Vacations are a brilliant escape from our hectic schedule when we can enjoy our time with our close ones. But vacations also calls for one thing and that is fitness. Yes! Without the right fitness and physical stature, you will not be able to enjoy your vacation and fall ill.

When we are in the vacation mood it is very often seen that people follow a dietary routine that is absolutely not what they follow at home. Due to the different food and schedule, the diet tends to change. So he...more