Vaccines and Immunology

Corona Virus

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an infectious disease which is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It spreads from an infected person’s mouth or nose in small liquid particles when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing or breathe. The disease is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. These particles range from smaller aerosols to larger respiratory droplets. We can be infected by breathing in the virus if we are near someone who has COVID-19, or by touching the contaminated surfaces and then our eyes, nose, or mouth. Most of the infected people experience mild to moderate illness and recover without any special treatment. However, some get seriously ill and need medical assistance. Older people and people who have been suffering from chronic diseases develop serious illnesses that can even lead to death. Variants of Coronavirus are also observed in recent times like Alpha and Omricon variants. Vaccination is highly recommended for people as anyone can catch the virus.

Related associations and societies:  Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Clinical Immunology Society, Hepatitis B Foundation (HBF), Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association (IVMA),National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH) , Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF), Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society(PIDS), Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies (FOCIS), Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (APAAACI), National Medical Association (NMA)