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Is Liver Injury Possible After Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine?

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During the COVID-19 pandemic the COVID-19 vaccine provided protection from the disease as well as a great sense of relief.  After all, it is believed to be the best way to provide protection against the deadly coronavirus. But just like everything, it can cause some side effects. People who have been administered the Covid-19 vaccine commonly report mild side effects such as mild body pain and fever. But a new study reveals that Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI) could also be a consequence of the COVID-19 vaccine treatment, but it is rare.    These new findings should not deter individuals from getting vaccinated, as the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks. Fortunately, COVID-19 vaccine-induced liver dysfunctions can typically self-repair shortly after getting the COVID-19 Vaccination.        WHAT IS DRUG-INDUCED LIVER INJURY?    Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI) is an injury of the liver that may occur when you take certain medi...

How the UK is Contributing to Health Equity Amidst the Pandemic ?

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COVID-19 vaccinations have gone well underway since the end of 2021. The UK was the first country to administer the vaccine to its citizens, and the National Health Service was praised for its pandemic response. But as the pandemic ensues, public health experts repeatedly warn about the virus' mutations. Thus, despite effective COVID-19 vaccines and mutated versions of the virus, further studies are still ongoing regarding the efficacy of vaccines on the newer variant s. Problems now arise with the spreading of the Omicron variant. With more progressive countries like the UK capable of rolling out vaccines, vaccine inequality arises for less fortunate nations. Is the UK doing something to help the world’s vaccine inequality? Read more to find out. The UK and Sharing Surplus Vaccine Doses Vaccine sharing facility COVAX, in February 2021, began its vaccine rollout to low-income countries. They prioritized frontline health workers and people with co-morbidities. However, t...

Does HIV increase the chance of getting infected by COVID-19?

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In 2020, researchers discovered COVID-19 and other non-AIDS cancers were the significant causes of mortality among people affected with HIV. For example, the British HIV Association said that non-AIDS cancers caused six out of seven deaths. COVID-19 is an illness brought about by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), whose different variants manifest symptoms ranging from cough, fever, and difficulty breathing, among others. Today, antigen tests are available to know if you caught the virus. Call the nearest pharmacy to learn more about getting an  antigen test in Hackbridge . But how does COVID-19 affect people with HIV? Scroll down to know more. Is There a Higher Risk of Infection for People with HIV? Various studies conclude that infection among people with underlying health conditions is similar to those who do not have co-morbidities like HIV, diabetes, and heart conditions. There is no conclusive evidence that people with HIV run a higher risk of acquiring the COVID virus than ...