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In view of the rising #misinformation campaign, I'll attempt to debunk some of the most common and widespread myths surrounding #COVID19India.
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PREVENTION MYTHSMYTH:
Wearing masks will reduce O2 and cause CO2 poisoning.
FACT:
Masks DON'T affect the O2-CO2 gas exchange at all. Masks won't reduce the oxygen or increase CO2 in your blood.
A study was also done to prove it. - https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1513/AnnalsATS.202007-812RL
#MaskUpIndia
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MYTH:
#Lemon juice through the nose will kill the virus.
FACT:
Lemon juice is acidic. Taking undiluted lemon juice through the nose will damage the inner lining, cause irritation, and may cause bleeding as well. It will not kill the virus either. DON'T SNORT LEMON JUICE.
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#Lemon juice through the nose will kill the virus.
FACT:
Lemon juice is acidic. Taking undiluted lemon juice through the nose will damage the inner lining, cause irritation, and may cause bleeding as well. It will not kill the virus either. DON'T SNORT LEMON JUICE.
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MYTH:
Drinking Whiskey or other alcohol frequently will kill the virus in the throat.
FACT:
The virus enters the cells. Drinking a lot of alcohol will not kill the virus but cause alcohol toxicity and liver damage. DO NOT BINGE ON ANY FORM OF ALCOHOL.
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Drinking Whiskey or other alcohol frequently will kill the virus in the throat.
FACT:
The virus enters the cells. Drinking a lot of alcohol will not kill the virus but cause alcohol toxicity and liver damage. DO NOT BINGE ON ANY FORM OF ALCOHOL.
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MYTH: Drinking a lot of water will wash down the virus from the throat.
FACT: Water will not wash down the virus. Drinking too much water will not prevent COVID-19.
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FACT: Water will not wash down the virus. Drinking too much water will not prevent COVID-19.
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MYTH:
#VitaminD supplements will improve my immunity and prevent COVID-19 infection.
FACT:
Vitamins are important for good immunity. But supplements should be taken ONLY if there is a deficiency, with the recommendation of a doctor. Excessive intake can cause toxicity.
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#VitaminD supplements will improve my immunity and prevent COVID-19 infection.
FACT:
Vitamins are important for good immunity. But supplements should be taken ONLY if there is a deficiency, with the recommendation of a doctor. Excessive intake can cause toxicity.
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For prevention, there are only 4 steps to follow:
1. Masks
2. Distancing
3. Ventilation
4. Hand hygiene
To learn more about Prevention:
https://twitter.com/HaryaxPathak/status/1331538811885481984?s=20
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1. Masks
2. Distancing
3. Ventilation
4. Hand hygiene
To learn more about Prevention:
https://twitter.com/HaryaxPathak/status/1331538811885481984?s=20
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TESTING MYTHSMYTH:
RTPCR cannot detect variants. It is useless.
FACT:
RTPCR is still the Gold Standard test. It can give false negatives like any test. RTPCR tests for 2-3 different genes. Point mutations cannot cause the virus to escape the test.
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Testing is done mainly by Rapid Antigen Tests and RTPCR.
Learn more here:
https://twitter.com/HaryaxPathak/status/1330803886932844544?s=20
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Learn more here:
https://twitter.com/HaryaxPathak/status/1330803886932844544?s=20
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TREATMENT MYTHS (
)MYTH:
Acupressure on the palm will increase oxygen levels.
FACT: No. It won't. In COVID, the lungs are affected. Hence oxygen in the blood goes down. Acupressure on the palm won't increase O2.
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MYTH:
Camphor-ajwain potli will increase oxygen.
FACT:
Camphor-ajwain potli only gives a momentary feeling of relief. It doesn't increase O2 in blood. It cannot treat #COVID19.
Read this:
https://twitter.com/DevPalkar/status/1384608105548312580?s=20
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Camphor-ajwain potli will increase oxygen.
FACT:
Camphor-ajwain potli only gives a momentary feeling of relief. It doesn't increase O2 in blood. It cannot treat #COVID19.
Read this:
https://twitter.com/DevPalkar/status/1384608105548312580?s=20
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MYTH:
A Nebulizer will improve oxygen levels. (A video went viral.)
FACT:
A nebulizer will not improve oxygen levels.
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A Nebulizer will improve oxygen levels. (A video went viral.)
FACT:
A nebulizer will not improve oxygen levels.
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MYTH:
Common antibiotics will cure COVID.
FACT:
Antibiotics work against bacteria, not viruses. Antibiotics are given only because bacterial co-infection is possible.
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Common antibiotics will cure COVID.
FACT:
Antibiotics work against bacteria, not viruses. Antibiotics are given only because bacterial co-infection is possible.
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VACCINE MYTHS (
)MYTH:
Vaccines cause COVID-19.
FACT:
None of the vaccines contain the live SARS-CoV2 virus. It is biologically impossible for any vaccine to cause infection.
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MYTH:
Vaccines caused the Second Wave.
FACT:
Pandemics always come in waves. Second Wave was always expected. It is occurring due to complacency in following COVID appropriate behaviour and the emergence of the variants with increased transmission.
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Vaccines caused the Second Wave.
FACT:
Pandemics always come in waves. Second Wave was always expected. It is occurring due to complacency in following COVID appropriate behaviour and the emergence of the variants with increased transmission.
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MYTH:
Females in their #periods should not get vaccines due to low immunity during periods.
FACT:
Vaccines and Immunity have nothing to do with Menstruation. Any female, in any stage of their menstrual cycle, can and should take the vaccine.
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Females in their #periods should not get vaccines due to low immunity during periods.
FACT:
Vaccines and Immunity have nothing to do with Menstruation. Any female, in any stage of their menstrual cycle, can and should take the vaccine.
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MYTH:
Vaccines will cause Infertility.
FACT:
Again, vaccines have no relation with the reproductive cycles, reproductive organs, or the reproductive process. Vaccines will not cause Infertility. Nor will they cause increased fertility.
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Vaccines will cause Infertility.
FACT:
Again, vaccines have no relation with the reproductive cycles, reproductive organs, or the reproductive process. Vaccines will not cause Infertility. Nor will they cause increased fertility.
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MYTH:
Vaccines will alter my DNA.
FACT:
Vaccines do not mix with your DNA and will not alter your genes in any manner.
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Vaccines will alter my DNA.
FACT:
Vaccines do not mix with your DNA and will not alter your genes in any manner.
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MYTH:
I am vaccinated. I don't need to wear masks now.
FACT:
Irrespective of the status of vaccination, you still need to wear masks and practice social distancing because:
1. You may still get infected after vaccination.
2. To reduce transmission of the virus.
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I am vaccinated. I don't need to wear masks now.
FACT:
Irrespective of the status of vaccination, you still need to wear masks and practice social distancing because:
1. You may still get infected after vaccination.
2. To reduce transmission of the virus.
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MYTH:
I don't need 2 doses of vaccine. I am fit and physically active with a good immune system.
FACT:
Both doses of vaccines are needed for complete immunity. Being fit and physically active doesn't prevent COVID.
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I don't need 2 doses of vaccine. I am fit and physically active with a good immune system.
FACT:
Both doses of vaccines are needed for complete immunity. Being fit and physically active doesn't prevent COVID.
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For more questions on vaccines, please refer to this.
https://twitter.com/HaryaxPathak/status/1371031264061456387?s=20
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https://twitter.com/HaryaxPathak/status/1371031264061456387?s=20
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Learn why it is important to get vaccinated through this wonderful thread by @ProfSomashekhar.
https://twitter.com/ProfSomashekhar/status/1386273502395723776?s=20
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https://twitter.com/ProfSomashekhar/status/1386273502395723776?s=20
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I have tried to address some of the common myths. The actual list is too long.
If you have any more to share, please add below in the thread...
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MYTH:
Surgical masks contain dust particles which cause the disease. (A video went viral)
FACT:
No mask contains any dust particles that can make you sick. The video that went viral is fake.
Given by @AnishaBParashar
Surgical masks contain dust particles which cause the disease. (A video went viral)
FACT:
No mask contains any dust particles that can make you sick. The video that went viral is fake.
Given by @AnishaBParashar
Very important one. https://twitter.com/AnushreeChauha4/status/1386760011871752193?s=20
Very important from @pankti4299 https://twitter.com/pankti4299/status/1386773208934895622?s=20
MYTH:
I had COVID infection. I have to get tested again to see if I am negative now.
FACT:
Once infected, retesting with RTPCR to see if it is negative - is not required for mild/moderate cases. It is required only for Severe Cases. https://twitter.com/9deepsv/status/1386868513638322182?s=19
I had COVID infection. I have to get tested again to see if I am negative now.
FACT:
Once infected, retesting with RTPCR to see if it is negative - is not required for mild/moderate cases. It is required only for Severe Cases. https://twitter.com/9deepsv/status/1386868513638322182?s=19
MYTH:
I had heart disease. Vaccine is dangerous for me.
FACT:
Vaccine is recommended in priority for those with some cardiac disease. Here's the recommendation from a Cardiologist: https://twitter.com/DrDeepakKrishn1/status/1385452497439903744?s=19
I had heart disease. Vaccine is dangerous for me.
FACT:
Vaccine is recommended in priority for those with some cardiac disease. Here's the recommendation from a Cardiologist: https://twitter.com/DrDeepakKrishn1/status/1385452497439903744?s=19
