Page 25 - Covid 19- The fact, The Fiction and The Unknown

Questions and Answers

1. How effective is facemask in preventing the COVID variants?
Answer: According to current Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
advice, double layered mask (3-ply surgical mask + fabric mask) is still effective in
preventing contracting COVID19.

Resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/effective-masks.html

2. How long after the full vaccination, will the body have the maximal protection
effects from the vaccine?

Answer: 2-4 weeks after the completion of vaccination.

3. Is it normal to feel warm and to have weight loss after vaccination?

Answer: Certain post-vaccinated people reported possible side effects that last up to
a month however, you should see a doctor as it should not cause weight loss.

4. Can a patient with a history of heart surgery, pancreatitis or SLE have the
vaccines?

Answer: Any patient with stable chronic illness should be vaccinated, unless you
have been told by your specialist otherwise. If you are on certain medications such
as immunosuppressants, again, check with your specialist regarding the timing of
having the vaccines.

5. What is the risk of COVID-19 polluting the surface? Do we need to sanitise the
groceries?

Answer: Virus might survive on surfaces for a few hours, but it’s hard to know if that
is enough to cause an infection based on the current evidence, as the virus is
transmitted via airborne/ droplets and need to be inhaled to cause an infection. Wear
double layered mask, adopt good hand hygiene and practising social distancing are
still the most effective ways in protecting ourselves from getting infected.

6. Are we allowed to take migraine medication post vaccination?

Answer: As far as we are aware, there is no contraindication to take any of your
regular medication post medication.

7. Can we have an antibody level blood test after vaccination?
Answer: Yes, you can check the level but it’s not necessary as it’s hard to interpret.
Having a low antibody level, doesn’t mean that your body will not mount an immune
response to the COVID-19 virus and also it doesn’t mean that the vaccine has failed.