Happy Hypoxia and Pulse Oximeter
What is happy hypoxia? Happy hypoxia is a condition when patients do not show any symptoms of difficulty breathing despite low oxygen levels in the body. A normal reading is between 95% and 100%, with anything below that considered as low. It is difficult to identify Covid-19 patients who are experiencing happy hypoxia because they look calm, normal […]
Children and COVID-19 Vaccine
Can my child get a COVID-19 vaccine? Yes, if he or she is age 12 or older. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centres for Disease Control (CDC) have granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for several COVID-19 vaccines. The EUA means that these organizations have reviewed clinical trials data and determined […]
Travelling Considerations during COVID-19
Things to consider before making travel plans Over the past few days, many fellow Malaysians have rejoiced over the opening of state and international borders for tourism purposes. Many have made plans to travel. Are you one of them? If you’re fully vaccinated, you’re less likely to get and spread COVID-19, but travel can still […]
Common Flu & COVID-19
Yes, it is possible to catch both diseases at the same time. COVID-19 and influenza are both respiratory diseases. The flu and COVID-19 are caused by completely different viruses. However, both viruses share similar symptoms, including cough, runny nose, sore throat, fever, headache, and fatigue. People may have varying levels of illness with both COVID-19 […]
