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Please help me understand how mouse strains are relevant to coronavirus strains.
Query: Hello doctor, I have come across some information about various coronavirus strains, especially in mice. Please help me understand how these mouse strains are relevant to studying the virus. And if there are any implications to our human health? I am curious to know more about these mouse strains an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I can help you understand mice strains' role in coronavirus research and any potential implications for human health. Mice are valuable tools for studying coronaviruses for several reasons: Genetic similarity: Mice share some genetic simila... Read Full »
My child is traveling abroad. Is it necessary for her to get vaccinated?
Query: Hi doctor, I am planning to travel abroad with my almost 13-year-old daughter. I have taken both doses of vaccination. But my daughter is also asked to vaccinate. Doctors say it is safe, and many children worldwide are getting vaccinated. We are not planning to return to my home country again, so if... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In your home country, children are getting COVID-19 vaccinations done now. I recommend you inquire about what vaccines are available in the country you are traveling to and check if they are available in your home country. Thank you. Read Full »
Is it dangerous to take the COVID-19 vaccine with superficial wounds?
Query: Hi doctor, While I was riding the motorcycle yesterday, the wheels lost adherence at a roundabout, and I fell. Luckily, only my knees made contact with the ground, and now I have a tiny wound on my right knee and a bigger one on my left knee. After going home, the first thing I did was wash the wou... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. First of all, this wound does not affect the vaccine, so if you plan to get a vaccine, you can proceed. Secondly, the yellow coating is due to granulation, which is a healing process of the wound. Or else there might... Read Full »
Who should not take the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 54 years old. She had a minor operation a few years ago and was under some medicines, including Paracetamol. She then developed an allergic reaction to Paracetamol that manifested as swelling of the body and lasted for several days. She consulted a doctor and took some medici... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. I suggest you repeat the allergic test and then take the COVID-19 Vaccines (Coronavirus Disease-2019). That will be a better idea because if she is sensitive to any other medicine, there might be severe side eff... Read Full »
Can the COVID-19 vaccine be administered to people with clotting disorders?
Query: Hi doctor, I have small red dots on my torso, and I have a bruise-like thing on my ankle like purpura. It does not hurt but is looking purple. It has been there for years. I consulted a vein specialist, but they did not say anything. I have a varicose vein on my leg and broken capillaries since my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope everything is fine. Three red dots do not fulfill the definition of purpura there should be plenty. The bruise on the ankle also seems due to contact. Moreover, varicose veins are themselves causative of such small lesions due to blood pooling in extremities. How... Read Full »
Can a person allergic to alcohol take the COVID-19 vaccine?
Query: Hi doctor, Though I am allergic to wines and alcohol, I have been consuming alcohol for 30 years. Also, I am taking heart medicines and blood thinner. For the last three years, my allergy has worsened. And recently, I found that I am allergic to clove, cinnamon, etc. How to treat this? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. Yes, it can be treated. But once you are allergic to some product or food, the best way to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid that particular food or product. Allergy is a sign or warning that you should n... Read Full »
What guidelines are to be followed while visiting a zoo in COVID?
Query: Hello, What guidelines should I follow not to get COVID-19 in a zoo? My husband and I will wear face masks, and we will be far from people. Hopefully, there will not be many people. I would appreciate your help, please. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Are you guys vaccinated? Is there any previous history of COVID infection in any one of you? Which mask will you use? I suggest you take alcohol-based sanitizer also for frequent hand wash. Please reply to me with answers to the above-ask... 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 »
Can a vaccinated person transmit the COVID-19 virus?
Query: Hello doctor, Can a vaccinated person transmit the COVID-19 virus to an unvaccinated person in a home setting? I understand this is not always the case, but I wonder about the possibility. I have seen online studies that relate higher mortality to higher viral load. I have many clients who are not v... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query. To initiate infection in humans, there is something called the infective dose, which is nothing but the load or amount of microbe needed to initiate an infection. Examples are the infective load of Vibrio to cause diarrhea is high (about 10^6... Read Full »
Why do I have dizziness after the COVID vaccination?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 40-year-old male. I had tension at work for two years and had my first dose of the COVID vaccine. About 20 days after that, I started to have a strange feeling of dizziness and lightheadedness. Then the symptoms got worse by affecting my digestion system and causing anxiety. I had... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Allergy can be the reason for your problem. However, it is slightly far-fetched. We need to rule out post-COVID sequelae in you. However, please understand that COVID vaccines have also resulted in post covid symptoms like the resurgence o... Read Full »