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Keeping Seniors Safe In Summers - Curodoc Healthcare

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  KEEPINGS SENIORS SAFE IN SUMMERS Summers can be an enjoyable weather for seniors where they can let their guards down and indulge in outdoor activities that can be relaxing for them. It is the best weather to enjoy a day at the beach or a picnic at the park with friends. While getting some essential vitamin D from the sun is important, with seniors there are always some risks involved. Keeping in mind their independence and their safety, here are some tips to keep in check before they leave home! Skin Care – Sun is without doubt the best natural source of vitamin D, but exposure to sun can take a toll on their skin. With age, their skin has become thin and delicate and sunburn is a cause of concern. When going outdoors, they should always use a sunscreen having at least 30 SPF or higher to prevent sunburns and heat marks. Comfortable Clothing – Summers mean wearing as less clothes as possible and yet keeping safe from suntans and sunburns, but feeling at ease and comfortable. ...

Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccination in India

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  COVID VACCINATION FOR CHILDREN - INDIA With Omicron prevailing over the world news and the healthcare scene, India has taken the next step in the vaccination stage. What America, Canada, and other countries had started in the mid of 2021, India finally on 3 rd January 2022 is launching COVID vaccination drive for children in the age group of 15 to 18 years. India has completed 142 billion vaccinations with over 60% of the eligible population being fully vaccinated. The largest vaccination drive of the world, was started by the Indian government from January 2021 and they have not looked back even once. Even when they were starting to have shortage of vaccination for their own citizens, they still distributed 58 million vaccinations to 65 nations that they had promised to help. In a huge country as India, having over 90% of frontline and healthcare workers fully vaccinated with both doses was a task, but it was achieved in record time and since the onset of Omicron, booster ...

Long-Term Effects of COVID - Curodoc Healthcare

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LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF COVID Most people who have contracted COVID-19 have recovered completely within a few weeks to a month, but even then they continue to experience mild symptoms. These are commonly known as post-COVID conditions are can persist for six months up to a year. Elder people and those with preexisting medical conditions are likely to experience long lasting symptoms, also even the youngsters with a compromised immune system can also have these symptoms. Common long-term symptoms include: Fatigue Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Cough Body Ache Chest pain Memory, concentration or sleep problems Headache Fast or pounding heartbeat Loss of smell or taste Depression or anxiety Fever Dizziness when you stand Secondary organ damage related to COVID-19 Primarily affecting the lungs, COVID-19 in the long run has affected other organs including the heart, kidney, and brain. Organ damage can lead to complications like long-term breathing problems, heart complications,...

How to Manage Heart Conditions at Home - Curodoc Healthcare

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  HOW TO MANAGE HEART CONDITIONS AT HOME Managing heart conditions at home calls for a plethora of healthy habits and daily self-checks. Find out what you should do to maintain heart health. 1. Weigh Every Day Weight gain is the first sign of heart failure because it means your body is retaining fluid. Keep a daily weight chart, and if you gain more than three pounds in one day or five pounds in one week you need to get in touch with your doctor. 2. Monitor Your Blood Pressure Your doctor may also want to keep track of your blood pressure, because over time, high blood pressure can strain your heart which can cause the muscle to weaken and work less efficiently. If you do not want to go to the doctor, we can bring the doctor to you through our  teleconsultation service . 3. Limit Liquids Drinking too many fluids can also worsen your heart condition. Most people will need to limit beverages, such as coffee, tea, juice, and soft drinks, and foods with high water content like sou...