Does warmer weather stop the outbreak of COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed, MD From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in all climates, including areas with hot and humid weather. Research indicates that in order to kill the Covid-19 Coronavirus, heat virus containing objects for 3 minutes at temperatures above 75°C (160°F), […]
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To get or not to get booster vaccine for Covid-19 Anika H. Ahmed, MD As pharmaceutical staff continues to work round the clock, conducting clinical trails, collecting data, circulating questionnaires and surveys, they have been successful in bringing out the booster shots for protective vaccination against the highly infectious, often deadly Coronavirus causing the global
Another variant of Covid 19 Coronavirus- Omicron Anika H. Ahmed, MD The unique feature of a virus, any virus is that it is constantly mutating and generating new forms, labelled as variants of the original virus. Coronavirus has deeply impacted the lives of everyone across the globe and still continues to do so, today posing
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If I don’t have a mask, what is the best way to cover my face when I go outside? Anika H. Ahmed, MD As a physician I can tell you that the main purpose of keeping your face covered, especially your nose and mouth, when outside during the COVID-19 pandemic, is a win-win situation for
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Why is sticking to a sleep schedule important during COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed, MD Sleep is critical to physical and mental health as well as to an effective, functioning immune system. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many countries into lockdowns, families in self quarantine, people in isolation, economies crumbling in freefall and futures uncertain. All
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If my state doesn’t have a shelter in place policy can I still go outside? Anika H. Ahmed, MD During the Coronavirus pandemic, the terms “lockdown”, “shelter in place”, and “stay at home” are being used on a daily basis across the globe. Some countries like China and India have a strict “lockdown” during which
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Is 325 mg Aspirin as effective for fever reduction? Anika H. Ahmed, MD Aspirin is a salicylate and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is commonly used to reduce fevers, mild muscular aches and pains, headaches, toothaches, or mild flu-like symptoms. To reduce a fever, it can be taken in a dose between 325 mg (milligram)
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Is the US food supply safe? Anika H. Ahmed, MD The COVID-19 pandemic spreads by person to person transmission through droplet infection. Close contact with any infective COVID-19 person can transmit the infectious Coronavirus leading to symptoms of COVID-19. Humans handle food and it goes through various hands of food industry workers before it makes
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Who is at risk for catching COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed, MD Following the pandemic of COVID-19 as a physician, I see that great unease, fear, and confusion surround COVID-19. After the declaration of a national emergency and the institution of lock-down orders in most states, many are wondering if they could potentially contract the virus.
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What OTC medicines should I take if I start feeling flu-like symptoms? Anika H. Ahmed, MD One sickness that takes its toll on everyone in Fall every year is the Flu. That has now been joined by COVID-19 as of December 2019, which also has flu-like symptoms. Both are viral infections that can be fatal,
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