Since the pandemic of COVID-19 has emerged, each day we hear different stories and different remedies for the disease. While some of them are true, most of them are just based on false beliefs. The world’s best scientists are engaged in finding out the treatments and medicines for the disease.
World Paper Mill is always keen on highlighting the important things that educate our readers and benefit them in any form. Here are some myths and some facts that you must know about the Coronavirus & its treatment.
Most people get cured of COVID-19
If anyone shows mild or moderate symptoms of COVID-19, he/she can easily recover with immediate medical attention and care. When symptoms like mild cold, fever, difficulty in breathing start showing up, you should seek immediate medical help. Taking medicines as per symptoms at the early stage is the best way to recover as soon as possible. If you cannot get admitted to the hospital due to any reasons, consult a doctor over the telephone.
Vaccines might show mild side effects like fever
Have you taken the COVID-19 vaccine yet?
If you have taken the vaccine, you might have suffered mild fever or headache. Vaccines are important as they fight our body from the disease. Generally, all vaccines show some short-term side effects like slight fever, dizziness, or sleepiness. These side effects are a sign that the vaccine is fighting the virus or bacteria in our body. A person getting severely affected by the vaccine is very rare.
Vaccines undergo several trials before they are put into practice
Every newly developed vaccine is tried and tested on several people with different blood groups, ages, and body types. Strict international standards are followed during the trials in the presence of the best scientists. You should get yourself vaccinated as advised by the WHO.
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COVID-19 vaccines are developed with the highest safety standards
We all know that the need for a COVID-19 vaccine was critical. So, governments and companies started working on the vaccine immediately and spent a lot of money to develop it. A lot of research and development is still being done while following strict medical standards of safety and hygiene. The process is speedy with uncompromised studies and vaccine safety.
Any age people can get infected with COVID-19
If you are wondering that you at a perfect age where you can’t get infected because of your strong immunity, you might just be wrong. With the emerging new waves and varying strains, people of any age can get infected by the COVID-19 virus. No matter whatever your age is, you should take necessary preventive measures. It is extremely important to wash your hands with soap frequently, keep a safe distance & wear a face mask when around people, and use sanitizer.
COVID-19 can’t be cured or prevented by eating garlic or hot pepper
We all love garlic and spicy pepper, don’t we? Garlic is a healthy food ingredient that boosts your immunity and is good for the heart & liver. But it is a complete myth that eating garlic will cure you of COVID-19 or will prevent you from the infection. Overeating garlic or hot pepper may cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and heartburn. It is advisable to not trust such blind assumptions and follow the guidelines instructed by the health department.
Coronavirus doesn’t get killed in high temperatures
Have you heard people say that the Coronavirus can’t survive in summer? Many times, right? People believe that the coronavirus can’t survive in a high-temperature environment. The fact is anyone can catch the COVID-19 virus regardless of the atmospheric temperature. The Coronavirus has been found to survive in most hot as well as most cold geographical zones worldwide. Therefore, it is advised to follow guidelines and wear a mask, safety toolkits to prevent yourself from the virus.
COVID-19 vaccine can’t be made at home
It surprisingly came to us that some people tried making the COVID vaccine at home! Vaccine development involves clinical components and processes that cannot be performed at home. It also involves extensive laboratory processes and clinical trials. The process of making a corona vaccine is performed under the presence of intellectual scientists and volunteers. Once the vaccine is prepared, it needs to be validated by expert doctors and scientists.
Medical masks don’t cause shortness of breathing
Many people who use clinical or surgical masks have reported that they couldn’t breathe properly through it. Assumptions that medical, surgical, or clinical masks allow less oxygen to pass in your body are not true. Some masks may feel less comfortable to wear. However, if worn properly, they pass enough oxygen as needed for breathing. Medical masks are mainly developed for frontline workers or those workers who are at high risk of COVID-19 infection.
Drinking alcohol doesn’t prevent you from infection
This thought has crossed our minds at least once that sanitizers contain alcohol. Alcohol has the properties to fights bacteria. Because sanitizers contain a higher level of alcohol are more effective, you might think that drinking alcohol will avoid causing COVID-19. Consuming alcohol will not protect you from COVID-19. Instead, it will increase the risk of liver damage and would prove harmful in treatment.
Do not consume bleach, methanol, ethanol, or other disinfectants to fight the virus
Poisonous and toxic items like bleach, methanol, ethanol and other disinfectants are extremely harmful to your health. Do not consume, spray, apply, or put them in contact with your body in any way under any circumstances. Such substances should only be used under guidelines and instructions.
Do not test yourself for COVID-19 by holding your breath
If you can hold your breath for 10 seconds without coughing or feeling shortness of breath, it doesn’t mean that you are safe from COVID-19. The person may inhibit other symptoms that not obvious or are hidden. The only way to confirm if someone is COVID-19 positive or negative is by doing a laboratory test.
Antibiotics are not the vaccine for COVID-19
As advised by WHO, antibiotics are only effective against bacteria. COVID-19 is caused by a virus. If you consume antibiotics while suffering from COVID-19, it will only fight the bacteria present in your body and not the actual Coronavirus.
Vitamin and mineral supplements don’t affect COVID-19 patients
Many people have the habit of consuming vitamin and mineral supplements that enrich them with zinc, vitamin C/D, etc. These supplements are not effective for the Coronavirus. Though they can be used as regular health doses and maintaining a healthy immune system.
Pneumonia/Malaria vaccines against COVID-19
It is not advised to treat COVID-19 with Pneumonia or Malaria medicines. The Coronavirus may show symptoms like fever and cold, however, pneumonia or malaria vaccines do not cure the disease. In the pandemic, many people are prone to suffer from diseases like malaria and pneumonia which need to be treated separately with a different treatment.
Mosquito bites/Houseflies don’t spread COVID-19.
According to a study and research, it has been proved that mosquitoes and houseflies don’t transmit the virus among people. Animals are not capable of transmitting the virus. The virus can only be spread with human contact.
We all know that Covid-19 is a new pandemic for us. Every person has his/her perspective towards handling the situation. We all should be cautious towards our mental and physical health. Seek medical help without hesitation. Avoid attending meetings and gatherings. Let’s hope for faster recovery and a better world.
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Source: World Health Organization