FAQ

Many COVID-19 symptoms are similar to those of the flu, the common cold and other conditions, so a test is required to confirm if someone has COVID-19. Symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus and can range from very mild to severe illness. Some people who have been infected don’t have any symptoms.

The most common symptoms are fever, cough, and tiredness. Other symptoms can include shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, confusion, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, and skin rashes. In addition to these symptoms, infants may have difficulty feeding.

Children of any age can become ill with COVID-19. While children and adults experience similar symptoms, children generally have less serious illness than adults.

Symptoms requiring urgent medical attention include difficulty breathing/fast or shallow breathing (also grunting, inability to breastfeed in infants), blue lips or face, chest pain or pressure, confusion, inability to awaken/not interacting, inability to drink or keep down any liquids and severe stomach pain.

The virus can spread from an infected person’s mouth or nose in small droplets when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing or breathe. These particles can range in size from larger respiratory droplets to smaller aerosols, and people can be contagious whether or not they are displaying symptoms.

A person can be infected when aerosols or droplets containing the virus are inhaled or come directly into contact with the eyes, nose, or mouth. The virus can also spread in poorly ventilated and/or crowded indoor settings, where people tend to spend longer periods of time. Indoor locations, particularly those with poor ventilation, are riskier than outdoor locations.

People may also become infected by touching their mouth, nose or eyes after touching surfaces contaminated with the virus. Experts are continuing their research into how COVID-19 spreads, and which situations are most risky.

Yes, even though COVID-19 vaccines have been developed as rapidly as possible, they must go through rigorous testing in clinical trials to prove that they meet internationally agreed benchmarks for safety and effectiveness. Only if they meet these standards can a vaccine receive validation from WHO and national regulatory agencies.

An increasing number of vaccines are now being approved for use in children, so it’s important to stay informed of guidance by your local and national health authorities.

At this time WHO recommends that countries should vaccinate children only when high vaccine coverage with two doses has been achieved in higher priority-use groups. Children and adolescents tend to have milder disease compared to adults, so unless they are part of a group at higher risk of severe COVID-19, it is less urgent to vaccinate them than older people, those with chronic health conditions and health workers.

If you live in an area of high COVID-19 transmission, remind your children of the importance of us all taking precautions to protect each other, such as avoiding crowded spaces, physical distancing, hand washing and wearing a mask.

It is critical that children continue to receive the recommended childhood vaccines.

It’s normal for viruses to mutate over time. Experts are constantly monitoring new variants of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 to see if they spread more easily, cause more severe disease, or could have an impact on the effectiveness of vaccines. For the moment, we don’t have answers to all these questions.

New variants are a reminder that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. It is therefore essential that people get the vaccine when available to them and continue to follow existing guidance on preventing the spread of the virus, such as physical distancing, wearing masks, regular handwashing and keeping indoor areas well ventilated.

Ultimately, as long as the virus is allowed to keep spreading anywhere in the world, it has more chances to mutate into new variants. The clearest pathway out of the pandemic is to ensure every country has equal access to the tools to fight COVID – tests, treatments and life-saving vaccines. The more people get protected globally, the less room for new variants to emerge, and the sooner we can end the pandemic and return to normal.

Experts are continuing to monitor these variants around the world to better understand their impact, including on children. So far, the evidence doesn’t suggest variants are specifically targeting children, and severe illness in young people remains relatively rare.

Parents should continue to encourage their children to take the same precautions as before to help prevent getting and spreading COVID-19.

Experts around the world are continuously studying how the new variants affect the behavior of the virus, including any potential impact on the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines.

However, the vaccines offer reduced protection from infection against Omicron, which is now the dominant variant globally. That’s why it’s important to get vaccinated and continue measures to reduce the spread of the virus – which helps to reduce the chances for the virus to mutate – such as physical distancing, mask wearing, good ventilation, regular handwashing and seeking care early if you have symptoms.

If you have been fully vaccinated but are showing symptoms of COVID-19, you should contact your doctor about whether you should get tested.

Recent surges of COVID-19 in some countries are a reminder of the importance of continuing to take precautions. Here are some things you and your family can take to help avoid infection:

• Avoid crowded places, confined and enclosed spaces with poor ventilation, and try to practice physical distancing from people in public, keeping at least 1 metre distance between yourself and others
• Wear a mask when in public places where there is community transmission and where physical distancing is not possible
• Wash your hands frequently using soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub (Read: Everything you need to know about washing your hands to protect against COVID-19)
• Keep all indoor spaces well ventilated
• Cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of used tissue immediately
• Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces like phones, doorknobs, light switches and countertops
• Seek medical care early if you or your child has a fever, cough, difficulty breathing or other symptoms of COVID-19

We are still learning how it affects children. We know it is possible for people of any age to be infected and transmit the virus, although older people and/or those with pre-existing medical conditions seem more likely to develop serious illness.

There are reports of a rare but serious multisystem inflammatory syndrome affecting children and adolescents, possibly associated with COVID-19. Clinical features can include but are not limited to: persistent fever; rash; red or pink eyes; swollen and/or red lips, tongue, hands, feet; gastrointestinal problems; low blood pressure; poor blood flow to organs; and other signs of inflammation.

Children who have these symptoms should seek medical care. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical, but initial reports suggest most cases responded well to anti-inflammatory treatment.

At this time, we still do not know if the virus can be transmitted from a mother to her baby during pregnancy. To date, the COVID-19 virus has not been found in vaginal fluid, in cord blood, breastmilk, amniotic fluid or the placenta. Research is still ongoing. Pregnant women should continue to follow appropriate precautions to protect themselves from exposure to the virus, and seek medical care early, if experiencing symptoms, such as fever, cough or difficulty breathing.

Yes, this should continue with appropriate precautions. There is no evidence to date that the COVID-19 virus is transmitted through breastfeeding. Breastmilk provides antibodies that protect babies against many infections. Breastfeeding significantly reduces the risk of death in newborns and young infants, provides lifelong health benefits for children, and improves the health of mothers as well.

Precautions include wearing a medical mask if available, washing your hands with soap and water or with an alcohol-based hand rub before and after touching your baby, and routinely cleaning and disinfecting surfaces you have touched.

The penurious condition of the local Healthcare system in the India is not a secret, especially in India’s villages where the infrastructure is at a critical stage. Government hospitals are surviving in very poor conditions, they often crash to provide necessary health services to the sick people. And private hospital staying out of the reach of most peoples.

As we all know India is the most densely populated country in the world, and soon it will surpass China in terms of population. And that will need a high demand for health services in India.

· India ranks high in the list of most ill nations.

· Over 32% of total deaths in India occur due to health-related diseases.

· According to global burn up diseases studies, India’s ranking in the Healthcare Index is 154 out of 190 countries.

Despite such poor statistics, the budget allotment in healthcare services is meagre. India spends around only 2% of its GDP on Healthcare.

We can say that the significant challenges in front of Primary Health care system in India are

· Poor patient to doctor ratio

· Lack of Infrastructure

· Low public spending

· Low health cover for the rural population

· High out of the pocket expenditure

· Unequal distribution of Human Resources

MedOnGo’s Smart Health Platform is easy to use, efficient systems to deliver primary care. It is being used for Smart Consults, Remote and Tele Consultations, Homecare, Continuous care, Patient Management for Chronic Diseases, Clinic Management and aggregation, and Public Health. Medongo solution’s comply with National laws and guidelines.

MedOnGo’s Smart Health Platform is easy to use, efficient systems to deliver primary care. It is being used for Smart Consults, Remote and Tele Consultations, Homecare, Continuous care, Patient Management for Chronic Diseases, Clinic Management and aggregation, and Public Health. Medongo solution’s comply with National laws and guidelines.

MedOnGo’s Smart Health Platform is easy to use, efficient systems to deliver primary care. It is being used for Smart Consults, Remote and Tele Consultations, Homecare, Continuous care, Patient Management for Chronic Diseases, Clinic Management and aggregation, and Public Health. Medongo solution’s comply with National laws and guidelines.

The penurious condition of the local Healthcare system in the India is not a secret, especially in India’s villages where the infrastructure is at a critical stage. Government hospitals are surviving in very poor conditions, they often crash to provide necessary health services to the sick people. And private hospital staying out of the reach of most peoples.

As we all know India is the most densely populated country in the world, and soon it will surpass China in terms of population. And that will need a high demand for health services in India.

· India ranks high in the list of most ill nations.

· Over 32% of total deaths in India occur due to health-related diseases.

· According to global burn up diseases studies, India’s ranking in the Healthcare Index is 154 out of 190 countries.

Despite such poor statistics, the budget allotment in healthcare services is meagre. India spends around only 2% of its GDP on Healthcare.

We can say that the significant challenges in front of Primary Health care system in India are

· Poor patient to doctor ratio

· Lack of Infrastructure

· Low public spending

· Low health cover for the rural population

· High out of the pocket expenditure

· Unequal distribution of Human Resources

MedOnGo’s Smart Health Platform is easy to use, efficient systems to deliver primary care. It is being used for Smart Consults, Remote and Tele Consultations, Homecare, Continuous care, Patient Management for Chronic Diseases, Clinic Management and aggregation, and Public Health. Medongo solution’s comply with National laws and guidelines.

MedOnGo’s Smart Health Platform is easy to use, efficient systems to deliver primary care. It is being used for Smart Consults, Remote and Tele Consultations, Homecare, Continuous care, Patient Management for Chronic Diseases, Clinic Management and aggregation, and Public Health. Medongo solution’s comply with National laws and guidelines.

MedOnGo’s Smart Health Platform is easy to use, efficient systems to deliver primary care. It is being used for Smart Consults, Remote and Tele Consultations, Homecare, Continuous care, Patient Management for Chronic Diseases, Clinic Management and aggregation, and Public Health. Medongo solution’s comply with National laws and guidelines.

MedOnGo’s Smart Health Platform is easy to use, efficient systems to deliver primary care. It is being used for Smart Consults, Remote and Tele Consultations, Homecare, Continuous care, Patient Management for Chronic Diseases, Clinic Management and aggregation, and Public Health. Medongo solution’s comply with National laws and guidelines.

MedOnGo’s Smart Health Platform is easy to use, efficient systems to deliver primary care. It is being used for Smart Consults, Remote and Tele Consultations, Homecare, Continuous care, Patient Management for Chronic Diseases, Clinic Management and aggregation, and Public Health. Medongo solution’s comply with National laws and guidelines.

MedOnGo’s Smart Health Platform is easy to use, efficient systems to deliver primary care. It is being used for Smart Consults, Remote and Tele Consultations, Homecare, Continuous care, Patient Management for Chronic Diseases, Clinic Management and aggregation, and Public Health. Medongo solution’s comply with National laws and guidelines.

MedOnGo’s Smart Health Platform is easy to use, efficient systems to deliver primary care. It is being used for Smart Consults, Remote and Tele Consultations, Homecare, Continuous care, Patient Management for Chronic Diseases, Clinic Management and aggregation, and Public Health. Medongo solution’s comply with National laws and guidelines.