Awareness on covid 19
- 1. AWARENESS ON COVID -19 DR SAPAN KUMAR JENA M.D. (ANAESTHESIOLOGY)
- 2. first described in 1966 (Latin: corona = crown) Structure : enveloped, positive singlestranded large RNA virus Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. first isolated from three people with pneumonia connected to the cluster of acute respiratory illness cases in Wuhan. What is COVID-19?
- 3. Mode of transmission : aerosol Signs & symptoms: flu like symptoms like cold, fever May progress to severe viral pneumonia mostly in 2nd or 3rd week of symptomatic infection. Treatment : no specific treatment Prevention : break the chain of transmission vaccination
- 4. Hand sanitation Social distancing Wearing masks Prevention strategy
- 5. Hand washing
- 8. Sanitizers
- 16. Keep at least 1 meter distance from others. Avoid crowded places Open air spaces safer than closed spaces Shorten time period with others within 15 minutes. Social distancing
- 17. Proper way of wearing mask Wear with covering of mouth and nose While removing ,dont touch the front side of mask Discard or sanitize after use Type of masks Cloth mask Surgical mask N95 mask Wearing masks
- 18. PREVENTION IN COMMON SITUATIONS
- 28. Are you age of 60 or older or with chronic health conditions ? If you suspect flu or experience any of these symptoms ,seek immediate medical care.
- 31. If you suspect flu or if the child has any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical care. Children under the age of 5
- 40. CARE AT HOME
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- 49. Currently available vaccines - COVAXIN COVISHIELD Both are effective against severe form of disease, but doesnt protect from getting COVID infection. Recommended population 18+ years Dose 0.5 ml intramuscular injection. 2 doses at 28- 84 days interval
- 50. COVID 19 vaccination Recommended for all lactating women If COVID positive , vaccination to be deferred for 3 months after recovery. Any other disease requiring hospital admission or ICU , vaccination to be deferred for 4-8weeks. If received 1st dose of vaccine & got COVID infection before 2nd dose , then 2nd dose to be deferred for 3 months . Special scenarios
- 51. Because flu vaccine doesnt protect you from COVID 19, follow these precautions after getting vaccine.
- 54. It is normal to feel stressed, sad ,scared ,confused or angry during crisis. Talk to the people you trust Maintain healthy life style Dont use smoking & alcohol If you feel overwhelmed , talk to health care provider. Find credible source you can trust Lessen the time spend watching or listening to media coverage Draw on skills you have used in the past that have helped you during this challenging time of outbreak.
- 60. Source - WHO