Tweet Chat 03 – Q & A – Tuesday, 26th May 2020

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Q1: Do adults have to take “annual” or periodic vacinations? If, yes, which ones are these?
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A1: There are quite a few, depending on the age & other diseases. The Vaccines commonly recommended are:
PNEUMOCOCCAL, INFLUENZA (yearly), MENINGOCOCCAL, HEPATITIS A&B, HERPES ZOSTER, HPV, TDAP (TETANUS, DIPHTHERIA & ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS), MMR (MEASLES, MUMPS & RUBELLA)
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Q2: How safe is it to take the annual Flu vaccine during these COVID times?
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A2: Extremely safe, in fact its most important to take it now, so that both infection don’t attack you simultaneously!
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Q3: Is the Flu shot recommended for all age groups?
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A3: Influenza vaccine is intended for everyone over the age of six months.
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Q4: We don’t hear much about Pneumonia, so is there a particular necessity why it should be given? At which age should Pneumonia vaccine be given to a person?
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A4: Pneumococcal vaccination safeguards from infections caused by the Streptococcus Pneumoniae bacteria which potentially leads to pneumonia, meningitis, blood infections & death.
This vaccine is recommended by doctors once you turn 50. (1/2)
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A4: People with chronic illness, sickle cell disease, cochlear implants, transplanted organs & immunosuppressed people should consider taking this vaccine (2/2)
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Q5: In case a Housing Society wants to organize vaccinations for its members and their families, what are the guidelines and how should they go about it?
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A5: They can contact @TheHealthSpring and they will provide vaccination at the Society’s doorsteps.
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Q6: If your domestic help is Corona Postive and recovers, will he/she still be a carrier for the Corona virus?
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A6: Any person who develops COVID-19 infection, is most infectious 5–7 days BEFORE the symptoms occur. After the person is positive, he/she can remain a carrier till about 14 days AFTER the symptoms.
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Q7: If your domestic help lives in a Slum and shows no symptoms and after 14 days come for work will they be carrier?
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A7: Any person will become carrier after they are exposed to the virus. So any person can transmit the virus whenever they pick up the infection.
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Q8: If we presume that many living in slums will be infected and don’t show symptoms, how long will they still be carriers?
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A8: While those living in slums are at a higher risk of picking up the disease, this can affect anyone if they are exposed to the virus & pick up the infection. Typically any person with the virus will remain a carrier for 14-21 days.
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Q9: What extra precautions would a person with comorbidities like diabetes have to take post lockdown / relaxations?
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A9: Till such time vaccination / treatment is available, social distancing, isolation (avoid non-essential movement), mask use and gloves must be used.
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Q10: What precautions should be taken for contract labourers entering building premises?
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A10: I would recommend that should first be sent to @TheHealthSpring centre for a screening test, thereafter @TheHealthSpring team will guide you, depending on the situation.
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Q11: Is there any recommended concoction for sanitising home premises, and cleaning raw vegetables and fruits?
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A11: We should use two bucket technique. 1st bucket with normal water and followed by 2nd bucket with a pinch of Potassium Permanganate.
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Q12: Existing health conditions have to be assessed before taking any vaccination?
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A12: Existing Health conditions definitely have to be assessed and I’d request you to seek guidance on each case. The @TheHealthSpring team can help you.
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Q13: Is vaccination contraindicated for pregnant women / breastfeeding mothers?
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A13: There are specific guidelines for each of them, it is best to speak to a qualified consultant, at @TheHealthSpring and they can guide you accordingly.
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