23 Jun
Dr. Purav Trivedi

COVID-19 and Influenza

Viruses are tiny microbes that survive by invading other living cells. Both covid-19 and seasonal flu are viral infections but covid-19 is due to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and flu is from influenza A and B viruses. There are 4 types of seasonal influenza viruses, types A, B, C and D. Influenza A and B viruses circulate and cause seasonal epidemics of disease. Seasonal influenza spreads easily and can sweep through schools, nursing homes, businesses or towns. When an infected person coughs, infected droplets get into the air and another person can breathe them in and be exposed.

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23 May
OUR EXPERTS, Vivek Trivedi

How to Support Elder Generation During the Corona Virus Pandemic

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Currently, elder people need special care and they are at the highest risk of experiencing significant health complications due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Being socially isolated it also creates panic, affects the mental and physical health of the elderly. Due to this pandemic, most elder generation is not able to go on a walk, exercise and have limited access to their daily healthcare needs. Though the lockdown is necessary, it is essential for older adults to feel connected in order to avoid depression or helplessness. Loneliness, anxiety and uncertainty give increase chronic stress, depression and insomnia in older people.

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