COVID-19 Vaccine now available at Southern Shore Hospital
If you are diabetic or prediabetic, read this
If you are diabetic or prediabetic remember that you immune system wouldn’t respond to infections as fast as that of non diabetic individuals.
If you are hypertensive remember that covid19 causes the blood to clot and the fever will cause your heart to beat sometimes twice as fast as it should, it could cause you to have a heart attack, a stroke, renal failure and obstruction of blood to parts of your lungs therefore worsening your breathlessness.
Some people feel they have no health issues but still get very severe form of covid19, others passed it to vulnerable family members.
The second wave of covid19 infections is far more widespread and has being more lethal then the first wave in Nigeria.
Covid19 is the most expensive infectious disease to treat today in Nigeria.
The cost of PCR testing is between 40000- 50000.
The daily cost of admission in a private isolation center is between 500000 and 1000000, Majority of these centers will only accept patients after depositing at least 5000000.
The daily impact of covid19 on health care workers has also being devastating with Doctors, Nurses, cleaners and Paramedical professionals suffering heavy losses.
Remember that you can also get Covid19 twice as immunity tends to last for 4-8 months and the second infection tends to be more severe.
Developing countries can’t afford a lock down again and they wouldn’t lock down. It is up to you to protect your loved ones, the Vulnerable and our elderly parents.
Use a face mask.
Wash your hands regularly.
Get a hand sanitizer.
Avoid large gatherings.
Follow social distancing guidelines.
Stay healthy and stay safe.
Happy New Year in advance.
Dr Dosunmu Jubril Adekunle
Southern Shore Hospitals.
What to know before running a Covid-19 test
Before running a Covid-19 test kindly understand the kind of test you are running. Unfortunately alot of people have being victims of misinformation and alot of health care workers have paid with their health and lives while attending to patients that were presumed Negative.
The are currently 3 tests available in Nigeria.
1. Antigen test.
2. PCR test.
3. Antibody test.
1. Antigen test (frequently referred to as a rapid test). This test detects protein fragments specific to the Coronavirus. It can be done in a clinic, doctor’s office, or hospital. Turnaround time for results is usually very quick and in some cases, results can be reported within 15 minutes.
Sensitivity of this test in Nigeria is Currently: 30-40%
2. PCR test. PCR testing is considered the “gold standard” in SARS-CoV-2 detection. This test actually detects RNA (or genetic material) that is specific to the virus and can detect the virus within days of infection, even those who have no symptoms. The test can be done in a clinic, hospital, or even in your car. Turnaround time is longer, generally in the 1-2 day range but results can be in as little as 12 hours. When demand is high, results can take a week or longer.
The sensitivity of this test is 85%-99%
3. An antibody test, also known as a serology test, is a blood test that can detect if a person has antibodies to Covid-19, COVID-19 antibody tests can help identify people who may have been infected with the Covid-19 virus or have recovered from the COVID-19 infection
This test gives. The sensitivity of this test is between 35-45 % when used randomly and above 80% when properly.
Before spending heavily on tests, choose the properly and help protect our health care workers. Stay safe, stay healthy.
Dr Dosunmu Jubril,
Southern shore hospital.
Primary health care centers now provide covax vaccine free of Charge
If you reside in Lagos state,
Note that most Primary health care centers now provide covax vaccine free of Charge,
Note that Nigeria received only 4 millions doses of the covax vaccine.
Note that there are limited vaccines at the moment.
Note that with over 20 million doses already administered worldwide there has been no report of significant life threatening reactions linked to the vaccine.
If you are hypertensive, diabetic, above the age of 70, a healthcare professional, a police officer or someone whose job requires contact with a large number of people regularly please make sure you get to the nearest primary health care center and present your ID card/ medical report. The first batch is for you.
Stay safe and stay healthy.
Dr Dosunmu Jubril Adekunle.
Southern shore hospital
Pre Covid-19 and Post Covid-19
Detailed explanation of vaccination technology and the covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria.