Q: Which specialist doctor to consult for COVID-19?
A: In case of symptoms suggestive of Covid-19 infection, visit the nearest General Physician, who can examine and refer to an appropriate medical care center as may deem fit.
Q: Can I still get Covid after the vaccine?
A: The vaccines developed against Covid-19 protect against serious illness and complications in an infected individual, but do not protect against acquiring the infection. So, it is possible to get infected, warranting the need for protective measures even after vaccination is complete.
Q: Can you spread Covid if you are vaccinated?
A: When infected, a vaccinated individual, most likely, will not fall prey to a serious illness, but will be very much capable of acting as a carrier and transmitting the virus to close contacts.
Q: What are some of the common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine?
A: Common side effects that may be seen post vaccination include mild fever, shivering, body ache, pain at injection site, tiredness, headache, loose motions, vomiting, and nausea.
Q: Do smokers get more severe symptoms of COVID-19 if infected?
A: Smoking is deleterious to lung function and lung capacity. Smokers are thus more prone to develop severe symptoms of Covid-19 if infected.
