Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccine against Variant Omicron
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The emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 caused its own unrest in the community. This is because the new variant of the Corona virus is known to spread quickly. However, you don't need to worry, because the COVID-19 vaccine is considered effective enough to reduce the risk of transmission.
Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccine against Variant Omicron - The Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) is one of the mutations of the Corona virus which was first identified in South Africa in November 2021. This variant has been designated by WHO as a variant of COVID-19 that needs to be watched out for (variant of concern) because of the level of transmission. tall.
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Not only that, preliminary evidence shows that the Omicron variant has a higher risk of causing recurrent infections compared to other variants of concern, such as the Delta variant.
Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccine against Variant Omicron.
So far, some data shows that the Omicron variant of the Corona virus can indeed spread more quickly and is at risk of causing COVID-19 to recur.
However, various case reports that have been collected show that most cases of infection with the Omicron variant of the Corona virus cause mild COVID-19 symptoms or even do not cause symptoms at all.
In addition, preliminary research also shows that any type of full-dose COVID-19 vaccination is known to still provide protection against the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
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The full-dose COVID-19 vaccine is also considered to have good enough efficacy in reducing a person's risk of developing severe COVID-19 symptoms or even death from COVID-19.
Therefore, various health institutions around the world, such as the WHO, CDC, and the Indonesian Ministry of Health, urge the public to continue to follow strict health protocols to cope with and reduce the risk of spreading the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
In addition, the administration of a COVID-19 booster vaccine is also recommended to strengthen the body's immune response to the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
However, giving this booster vaccine is prioritized for high-risk groups, such as health workers, the elderly, people with comorbid diseases, or people with immunodeficiency conditions.
Prevention of COVID-19 and How to Maintain the Body's Immune.
You don't need to be too worried about the arrival of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, because there are several steps that can be taken to prevent transmission and spread, namely:
1. Get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Given that the COVID-19 vaccine can still provide protection against any variant of the Corona virus, including Omicron, as well as reduce the risk of developing severe COVID-19 symptoms, it is recommended that you follow the complete COVID-19 vaccination program.
Besides being able to form immunity against the Corona virus, this vaccination also aims to form group immunity or herd immunity. With the formation of adequate group immunity, the risk of transmission of the Corona virus is also expected to decrease.
2. Exercise regularly.
To reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19, you also need to increase your endurance by regularly exercising or doing physical activity for at least 30 minutes every day.
Not only can strengthen the body's immunity, regular exercise is also important to maintain good health and fitness.
3. Sufficient rest time.
The habit of lack of sleep can also affect the immune system. This is because during sleep, the body will produce cytokine proteins that play a role in fighting infection or inflammation. If you are sleep deprived, the production of this protein will decrease so that the body is susceptible to disease.
Therefore, it is recommended that you always get at least 7-9 hours of sleep every night to maintain the body's immunity.
4. Eat nutritious food.
Consumption of nutritious food by implementing a balanced diet is very important to do to maintain endurance. This diet is carried out by paying attention to the balance of nutritional intake, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, as well as various types of vitamins and minerals.
Some types of nutritious foods that are included in a balanced diet are whole grains, vegetables, nuts, seeds, eggs, fish, low-fat meats, dairy and processed products, and fruits.
Not only maintaining immunity, consuming nutritious food through a balanced diet can also prevent you from various types of diseases.
5. Consuming fruits high in vitamin C.
Vitamin C is known to have antioxidant properties and can increase the body's immunity. You can find this type of vitamin in various types of food, including fruits.
There are various types of fruits high in vitamin C, such as oranges, lemons, and kiwis. However, one of the fruits known as the best source of vitamin C is guava. In fact, the content of vitamin C in this fruit is more than any other fruit.
In 1 medium-sized guava or the equivalent of 55 grams, there are about 125 grams of vitamin C. Not only vitamin C, guava is also rich in vitamin A, antioxidants, fiber, and various minerals that are good for supporting health and endurance.
You can consume guava directly after cleaning or processing it into juice. You can also consume packaged guava juice which is more practical and of course hygienic.
If needed, you can also take vitamin supplements or multivitamins to complete your nutritional needs and maintain your immune system. However, if you want to take certain vitamin supplements, you should consult your doctor first, yes.
In addition to strengthening your immune system in the various ways above, you must also be disciplined in implementing health protocols, starting from wearing a mask when outside the house, washing your hands regularly, to maintaining physical distance from other people and avoiding crowds.
If you experience symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, and sore throat, immediately self-isolate.