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Communicable diseases have been a leading cause of mortality across the globe. It becomes the major cause of concern in some underdeveloped countries due to improper access to healthcare facilities. These communicable diseases can sometimes lead to severe complications resulting in numerous deaths. A newly emerged infectious disease COVID-19 has become the top cause for many deaths in the past year. Some other examples of communicable diseases are hepatitis A, B, and C, HIV, salmonella, measles, and blood-borne illnesses. These infectious diseases can generally spread through food, sexual intercourse, insect bites, contact with contaminated fomites, droplets, fecal-oral route, or skin contact. Even today, infectious diseases have the potential to disturb or destroy human life. Hence, it becomes essential to understand more about these infectious diseases, how they spread, and measures needed for prevention. Let us discuss all the vital factors you need to be aware of regarding co...

  World Immunization Day Epillo Health Systems ( https://www.slideshare.net/EpilloHealth/presentation-on-world-immunization-by-epillo-health-systems ) VACCINES have brought us closer, and will bring us closer again! 2 “Vaccines are one of our most important tools for preventing outbreaks and keeping the world safe. While most children today are being vaccinated, far too many left behind. Unacceptably, it’s often those who are most at risk- the poorest, the most marginalized, those touched by conflict or forced from their homes — who are persistently missed. — Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General World Health Organisation TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction Vaccines Analysis 1 2 3 3 Conclusion 4 INTRODUCTION 4 Every year, 10th November is celebrated as World Immunization Day. It is observed with the aim of highlighting vaccination as a low-tech, cost effective, high impact solution to preventing illness and disease in individuals of all ages. This day is celebrated to make peo...

Hair fall is the most commonly addressed issue among people in changing seasons, regardless of age and gender, and affects them in distinct ways. However, it could differ according to seasons, but people experience it most during the change of season. American Osteopathic College of Dermatology declared losing 50–100 strands a day on average. But if this count goes beyond 300 hair a day, its time to consult a doctor. Digital therapeutics  devices a r e the latest innovation for treating various health conditions. Seasonal hair fall is one as well. If you are also worried about the hair fall during monsoon or any other period of the year and looking for an answer to how  digital therapeutics  devices are helping to reduce seasonal hair fall, read on to learn more. How can seasonal change lead to hair fall? Hair’s life cycle is more like a plant’s life cycle and follows a process of four steps- Anagen, Catagen, Telogen, and Exogen. All these steps play distinct roles in com...

Eating healthy and tasty is a wish come true. However, nobody wants to eat healthy unless it is a concern of   health . We all know that our   health   is the outcome of what we consume. But no one could rely on it. So, skip the avoidance and work on substitutions. Simple food substitutions can have significant benefits on your body. Let us discuss all the food hacks you should follow to  stay healthy  without sacrificing your taste. 1. Replace egg whites with whole eggs People usually ask whether they should eat egg whites or the whole egg. It is a myth that eating the yolk is not suitable for you. But you know what experts suggest eating entire eggs because the yellow part of the eggs contains a fat-fighting nutrient called choline which is good for your body. So, try considering whole eggs by replacing egg whites. 2. Replace creamy soup with chili Creamy soups are tasty but contain calories in a high amount that are not good for your health. High calories lea...

  When it comes to  drug interactions  , education and communication are most essential. While taking mu l tiple drugs,  drug interactions  can be intimidating. You need not be afraid of taking your medication because of the possible drug interactions. You can learn about these interactions to prevent them from causing any harmful effects. Most drug interactions are generally not serious, but few can result in fatal consequences.  Health professionals  and  pharmacists  are well trained to predict these interactions. You can also use  online tools  to check these issues. It’s hard to keep track of how and when to take your prescribed medications. This article helps to understand the risk associated with taking multiple drugs together. We will also discuss a few tips that help keep track of your medicines and how to take them safely. Drug-Drug Interactions Sometimes you are advised to take multiple medications because of complex heal...

Dietary supplements are herbs, minerals, and vitamins that generally give you the nutrients present in food. Some supplements are recommended for certain  health  problems like high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Supplements cannot be called medications as they are not meant to prevent or cure diseases. These herbal supplements are considered beneficial for your   health  and are not meant to cause any harm. However, if you are taking supplements along with your   prescription medications , you may experience certain side effects due to their interaction. Supplements, when taken with other medications, can change the metabolism and absorption of the drug. Combining dietary supplements can also lead to life-threatening effects. Let us understand more about these interactions and how you can combine medications with supplements safely. What Happens When You Combine Supplements with Medicines The interaction with supplements can make the medicat...