Why Sinovac is recommended for Comorbidities

Introduction Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccinations are now considered a global standard protocol recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help prevent complications and decrease the number of mortalities against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The following vaccines are now widely used, some still … Read more

Not Feeling Well After COVID Vaccination? Here is your Guide

Introduction Before you think about dying from the COVID-19 vaccine, please know that it is normal to experience side effects from the vaccination. These side effects can include muscle pain, tiredness, headache, chills, fever and nausea. According to the World Health Organization, it is still unknown whether the COVID-vaccines can protect against the COVID-19 disease … Read more

Home Care for COVID-19 Patients

Introduction Fear has never become so real when recent reports show that COVID-19 has infected more families and most hospitals are getting full. Translation? The COVID-19 battleground is now in our home. While there are still further studies regarding the medical management of moderate, severe and critical COVID-19 patients, home care could be considered for … Read more

The COVID-19’s Gifts of Depression and Anxieties

Introduction Depression occurs when a person does not accept his reality. But with the COVID-19 realities, who can blame you? One study conducted last December 2020 shows that 16.9% of every 1,879 Filipinos reported moderate to severe depressive symptoms. The factors for the depression of Filipinos are imposed quarantine, extended homestay and poor health status. … Read more

The Hopes and Horrors of Covid-19 Vaccines

Introduction The month of March has marked the first anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. We have all experienced uncertainties, fears and griefs. According to the latest survey of Pulse Asia, 94% out of 2,400 Filipinos are afraid of getting infected by the COVID-19 virus. What is hopeful about our present situation is … Read more

IS ONLINE SHOPPING A MEDICAL DISEASE?

Introduction Aside from double digits days like 7-7, the online shopping platforms have utilized salary days to make you shop. You will soon be pressing your favorite button “Add to Cart” if you are an avid fan of Shopee and Lazada. Virtual shopping as a new hobby amidst a pandemic seems counter-intuitive because there is … Read more