PCV Vaccine

What is PCV Vaccine? Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) is one type of pneumococcal vaccines and it is a conjugate vaccine used to protect infants, young children, and adults against disease caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (the pneumococcus). Pneumococcal pneumonia is the most common form of bacterial pneumonia. Symptoms include high fever, chills, and a productive cough accompanied by pulmonary         Read More …

Typhoid Vaccines: Know More About Types and its effects

typhoid vaccines What is Typhoid Vaccine? Typhoid vaccines are vaccines that prevent typhoid fever. Typhoid fever is an infectious illness caused by a bacterium, Salmonella typhi. It is caused and spread by eating or drinking contaminated food or water. The main signs of the illness include headache, pains in the stomach, constipation or diarrhoea and a fever that may last for one         Read More …

Chickenpox Vaccine

What is Chickenpox Vaccine? Chickenpox vaccine, also known as varicella vaccine, is a vaccine that protects against chickenpox. The active ingredient in Chickenpox vaccine is a live but weakened varicella-zoster virus. This specially weakened virus is called the Oka strain. Chickenpox is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). Its most common symptom is an itchy rash all over the         Read More …

Protein Rich Food

Avocados contain a good amount of minerals, protein, and vitamins C and E. They are also high in fiber, potassium and healthy fat. All these nutrients help regulate stress hormones by keeping your nerves and brain cells healthy. Eating one-half or whole avocado daily can significantly lower your blood pressure level and reduce your stress hormone level.

Ramzan Fasting: Health and Food Tips

Ramzan (Ramadan) fasting is safe for healthy people, but those with medical conditions should seek medical advice. The fasting period is usually associated with modest weight loss, but the weight tends to return afterwards. Even for healthy people consuming the right food is very important during the month of Ramadan. Fasting from morning(dawn) to evening(dusk) in Ramadan could leave you         Read More …