Months after recovering from COVID-19, many people find that their hair is falling out in large clumps. Temporary hair loss is normal after a fever or major illnesses. Fever is a common symptom of COVID-19. A few months after having a high fever or recovering from an illness, many people see noticeable hair loss. While […]
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Influenza Vaccines
The WHO & US centre for disease control recommends influenza vaccination annually for all persons from 6 months of age and older with some rare exceptions. Influenza vaccination reduces sickness, medical visits, hospitalisation, deaths, and additional health care burdens on the governments. Influenza vaccine is particularly important for high-risk individuals with asthma, diabetes, heart diseases, […]
Observing Ramadan during the time of COVID-19
With only a few days left before Ramadan begins, many around the world are wondering if fasting will pose an increased risk of catching the COVID-19 virus. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep its way across the world, people are being more cautious than ever. Iftar gatherings and family get-togethers also stand to be […]
What is the difference between a cold and flu?
A stuffy nose, an irritated throat, and a bad headache – is it a cold or the seasonal flu? It is easy to mistake one for the other as the symptoms overlap. While both the flu and the common cold are respiratory illnesses, they are caused by different viruses. The flu will make you feel […]
How to Avoid and Treat Common Illnesses This Season
“Winter is coming” as the famous saying in drama series, so is winter round around the corner in UAE. During winter there is rise in the number of common cold, influenza, bronchitis and other respiratory infections cases. Also seen increase in dry skin, cold sores, dryness of eyes and pink eyes during this season. Everyone […]