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Coronavirus, lockdown and pandemic are a few buzzwords of 2020 and 2021, but since the roll out of Covid-19 vaccines for 18+ in India, “Vaccination” is one of the most discussed topics nowadays. Here are a few facts about the various Covid-19 vaccines: 1.   Covaxin Developed by Bharat Biotech and ICMR of our country India, it is observed to be very effective on various mutations of the virus. This vaccine is prepared out of weak coronaviruses, so that when it is injected, our body prepares antibodies to provide protection. Two dozes are to be taken at a gap of 28 days to make it 80%-85% effective.   2. Covishield Serum Institute of India headed by Adar Poonawalla is producing this vaccine using the formula of AstraZeneca. This is being produced at Pune. Two dozes are to be taken at a gap of 12 to 16 weeks. As per global reports, Covishield vaccine's effectiveness is nearly 90%. 3. Sputnik V Formulated by Russia, this vaccine was formulated before all the other vaccines. This v...

A virus, not larger than a few microns, came into our lives at the end of the year 2019 and disrupted everything around us. Yes! I am referring to novel coronavirus, Covid-19, the only reason behind the ongoing pandemic. After a long wait for months and a roller coaster ride of emotions, the world finally came up with few effective vaccines. To protect ourselves from the attack by the virus, it is very essential to get vaccinated. It is natural to have concerns regarding the effectiveness of the vaccine and its side effects. However, these doubts make us fall prey to rumours created by ignorant masses. Here we have debunked few such ongoing rumours about the vaccine: 1.    As vaccines are developed quickly, they might not be safe enough Quick development was possible only because of the advanced technologies and availability of previous research material related to MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV-1. Proper trials have also been conducted before rolling out the vaccines. Hence, the vac...

When will the pandemic get over? When will the situation get better? You must have asked these questions many times and would have prayed to God to make the situation better. The rapid spread of Covid-19 has given rise to fear, anxieties and lots of uncertainties. The pandemic has taken many lives, permanently closed down businesses and caused millions of job losses. During such tough times, it is pretty natural to feel lonely and anxious. The constant fear of getting ill, losing a loved one, losing livelihood or getting into a financial crunch often takes a toll on our mental health. In the current scenario taking care of your mental health is as important as taking care of your physical health. While you may find many people talking about the importance of boosting immunity and staying physically fit, you may not find as many people talking about mental health. Tips for improving your mental health With everything that has happened and is still happening, it’s understandable if you a...