COVID vaccines were introduced after the pandemic attack of COVID 19. These vaccines can be injected in a single dose or multiple doses, depending on the type of vaccine. Usually, the effect of vaccines wears out with time. Hence booster doses are additional doses of vaccines that help to boost immunity against the disease and prevent infection.
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How can I safeguard myself during a pandemic?
Query: Hi doctor, Being a 39-year-old male, I am really confused now. With all the talk about the ongoing pandemic, I am worried about the impact of climate change on the spread of diseases and the possibility of new pandemics. Can you please explain how climate change is connected to the spread of infecti... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for trusting us with your healthcare. I have reviewed your medical history and understand your concerns. The ongoing spread of a JN.1, a sub-lineage of BA.2.86 Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus is likely due to potential mutations. These mutations will continue occurring with the... Read Full »
I am worried about getting infected with COVID on exposure.
Query: Hi doctor,I may have had a very brief exposure to COVID today. This evening, a coworker reported that his daughter had tested positive and was symptomatic. I saw this coworker this morning at work, and he passed by twice in the hallway on his way to the restroom. The first time he greeted me while p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The first good thing you did was take the COVID-19 vaccine, including the booster shot. As per guidelines and recommendations, this reduces the risk of severe or critical COVID-19 infection. But it may not prevent the transmission of COVID and subsequent infection. Such... Read Full »
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