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Can my team and I go on a world tour amidst the COVID-19 omicron XE variant?
Query: Hello,We (me and my team) are planning a world tour for a video project and want your opinion on COVID infection. I heard omicron XE variants are still circulating all over the world. We all are fully vaccinated. Is it advisable to take the tour now or should we postpone it? If we wait for our trip,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. If you and your team have taken two primary doses of WHO (World Health Organization) approved vaccines and, if possible, the precautionary or booster dose, you can travel. Also, I suggest you maintain the standard preca... Read Full »
Are COVID-19 vaccines not effective against Omicron?
Query: Hi doctor,What is the probability of an antigen test proving false? I learned that the vaccines were not effective against Omicron. Suppose, despite the negative antigen result, I had contracted omicron, and still take a booster dose before the government guidelines of 84 days. What happens to me if... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The false-negative rapid antigen test (RAT) result could be due to the following reasons: Stage of infection- The amount of antigen in the swab sample may decrease over the duration of the infection. The test may be negative before the development of symptoms. Pro... Read Full »
Is there a chance of re-infection with Omicron if I have a mild fever and tiredness for a week?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 28 years old, and my weight is 92 kg. I have had a mild fever of 99.3 °F for the last week. I also have extreme tiredness and anxiety due to being re-infected with Omicron. I was affected already by Omicron two months back. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. I would like to know what symptoms you are having at present?Kindly revert in case of further queries.Thank you. Read Full »
I tested positive for Omicron yesterday. What are the best drugs to treat it?
Query: Hi doctor,I am in my mid-forties. I am having cold and throat infections for four to five days. I am having body pain and slight fatigue and weakness. I do not have fever now. Two days back, I had 100 F once or twice a day. I am having loose motions for two to three days. There is a slight cough. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.In my opinion, you should definitely get CBC (complete blood count), CRP (C-reactive protein), D-dimer, and ferritin tests done.We need to start the capsule Molnupiravir (anti-viral) along with current medicines.Please let me know if you alread... Read Full »
Can I get Omicron infection from my roommate, though we do not get to see each other?
Query: Hello doctor, My roommate has been infected with Omicron. Though we stay in the same house, he stays from 9 AM to 6 PM and leaves for work by the time I return home around 7 PM, due to which we do not get to see or contact each other. Also, I am not in intimate contact with him. I am vaccinated for ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your chances of getting infected with Omicron are less as you are not sharing things or the bathroom. Also, as you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, it will protect against the virus. Do not worry. I hope you found this helpful. Do revert in case of further questi... Read Full »