We are still far behind in spotting COVID symptoms
COVID is far from being over. The pandemic has become a part of our lives; every time a massive wave of infection arrives we adjust our day to day activities by remaining indoors, wearing masks at public places and keeping our hands clean and sanitised.
However, we are still far behind in spotting COVID symptoms.
The COVID symptoms are difficult to be confirmed as they are similar to what common cold symptoms would look like.
Even years into the pandemic and with several vaccines in hand, we are still unable to save ourselves from the virus. Coronavirus is known to be infecting even those who are fully vaccinated; though the rate of severity is less in these individuals, health experts have said.
Is COVID a possibility after vaccination?
Yes. Coronavirus infection after vaccination is referred to as breakthrough infections.
As per a study in Washington state, 1 in 5,000 experienced a breakthrough infection between January 17 and August 21, 2021. "More recently, some populations have shown breakthrough infection rates of approximately 1 in 100 fully vaccinated people," a John Hopkins report says.
"Although any fully vaccinated person can experience a breakthrough infection, people with weakened immune systems caused by certain medical conditions or treatments (including organ transplants, HIV and some cancers and chemotherapy) are more likely to have breakthrough infections," experts at John Hopkins say.
Why is it important to identify COVID symptoms?
This is very important as COVID can be transmitted from one infected human to several healthy individuals through droplets of breath, cough and sneeze.
Even if the COVID is less severe for you, it may be dangerous for the person who gets it from you.
There's no visible pathway of transmission of virus. People often transmit the virus without their knowledge as they are not aware if they have COVID.
What are the common symptoms of COVID seen in fully vaccinated individuals?
As per a research study published in the journal Eurosurveillance, the key symptoms of COVID seen in fully vaccinated individuals are:
- Cough: A new continuous cough is an indication of COVID
- Runny nose: Runny nose much alike to that of allergies is also a COVID indication
- Fatigue: One of the most commonly seen signs of a COVID infection, fatigue should never be ignored
- Sore throat: An itchy, scratchy throat clearly says that the person has been infected with COVID.
- Headache: Mild to severe headache is an indication of viral attack
- Muscle pain: Severe pain and cramps in the muscles should be taken care of immediately
- Fever: A high body temperature is an indication of virus invasion.
- Sneezing: Continuous sneezing is a common sign of COVID.
What are the early signs of infection?
Dr Angelique Coetzee, who first warned about the Omicron strain in South Africa, had said that fatigue was one of the main symptoms of the variant.
Fatigue along with dizziness or fainting are the two early signs of Omicron infection.
COVID has always been linked with fatigue, both before and after the infection. Fatigue or extreme tiredness is said to be an indication of long COVID and is found in many people
Is COVID after vaccination serious?
Vaccination safeguards the human body from the severities caused by the viral attack. Health experts have confirmed that though vaccination does not completely cut down the chance of contracting the infection, it prevents the occurrence of severity.