Paxlovid is a drug that is approved under emergency use for the treatment of Covid-19 infection. However, this drug is not for everyone who has the Covid-19 infection because it has quite a number of side effects. At the same time, this drug has not fully completed the necessary clinical trials and is not approved by the US FDA. So, […]
I have hypertension and diabetes. Should I sign up for the Covid-19 vaccine?
This is a very frequently asked question. Many lay people seem to believe that if one has pre-existing medical condition(s), such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, etc, then one is not suitable to get the Covid-19 vaccine. This believe is inaccurate, and is in fact the reverse of what doctors have been advising. We have consistently been saying that […]
What you should know when signing up for the AstraZeneca vaccine
Here is a good write-up about what you need to know about the AstraZeneca (AZ) Covid-19 vaccine to help you decide whether you would like to sign up for it or not. Click here for the article. Pay particular attention to the section on the possibility of blood clots as a side-effect. In summary, the risk of a blood clot […]
I have allergy. Can I take the Covid-19 vaccine?
This is a well-written and well-researched article by Dr. Amar Singh, and would be of great interest for those who have history of allergy and are considering taking the Covid-19 vaccine. As we implement the National Covid-19 Vaccination Programme, those of us who are healthcare professionals have numerous friends and acquaintances asking us about the safety of the Covid-19 vaccines. […]
What you need to know about (Covid-19) vaccines
There are a lot of news now about the Covid-19 vaccines. They are many different types coming into the market. This means that the different vaccines are made differently using specific methods, and therefore their safety profiles and efficacy are different as well. To understand the Covid-19 vaccines better, it is useful to know: How vaccines are made or what […]
Latest Guidelines on Management of Close Contact
On 14 January 2021, the Health Ministry released a new guideline on the management of close contact – people who were exposed to patients diagnosed with Covid-19. A person who is exposed for 15 minutes or more, at a distance of less than 6 feet, to someone diagnosed with Covid-19 infection is generally regarded as a close contact. The risk […]
Home Quarantine Guidelines for Covid-19 Patients with no or mild symptoms
As the number of Covid-19 patients increases, our hospitals are quickly running low in beds, tests, personnel and resources. As such, the Health Ministry has issued new guidelines for quarantine. Those Covid-19 patients with no or mild symptoms are no longer admitted to our hospitals for quarantine. Instead, they are required to do self-quarantine at home. For those who have […]
Colchicine effective oral drug for Covid-19
Canadian doctors have claimed a first in the use of a common oral medication that appears to be effective in treating Covid-19 infections. In a study that involved 4,159 patients diagnosed with Covid-19 with PCR tests, patients taking colchicine were able to reduce risk of death or hospitalisation by 21% compared to placebo. The need for mechanical ventilation was reduced […]