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Is it necessary to stay indoors as my father contracted COVID last year?

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Dr. Sugandh Garg

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Published At May 5, 2022
Reviewed AtMay 5, 2022

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 18-year-old, and my father had overcome COVID a year before. Today, I discussed the pandemic with my father as I was not allowed to play outside with my friends after my father acquired COVID. He said that there would be an increase in Coronavirus variants due to unvaccinated people, which will make the pandemic ongoing. I am depressed to be within indoors and want to again explore the world. I need to know whether unvaccinated individuals spread COVID. I want your help, and with your answer, my father may allow me to play with my friends. Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Sugandh Garg

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. It is not unvaccinated people who spread COVID. Vaccinations help boost immunity and develop antibodies that fight the infection. If a person is not vaccinated, he may develop COVID symptoms like any other flu and continue being around other people; it can spread through droplet infection. But that does not mean you have to stop living or stepping out. So please do not panic, and I suggest you do the following:

1) Maintain a healthy balanced nutritional diet.

2) Drink plenty of fluids.

3) Take precautions like maintaining social distancing and using an N95 (non-oil) mask.

4) Use a sanitizer or wash your hands frequently.

5) Build up your immunity.

6) Make sure you are vaccinated, including a booster.

7) Maintain an active and healthy lifestyle so that body can fight the infection.

Kindly revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sugandh Garg
Dr. Sugandh Garg

Internal Medicine

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