Ways of eating idlis

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 During my trip down South, I had the opportunity to watch common people enjoy traditional southern foods. Idlis are one such popular food items that can be consumed anytime of the day. They can be had during breakfast, lunch, or dinner or anytime in between.  Idlis are traditionally South Indian delicacies. They are rice and lentil cakes that are steamed. They are usually salty but in Mauritius, you will find sweet varities as well in small shops and restaurants there.  Idlis are healthy food items and are a good source of carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats. They have minerals and vitamins and have the goodness of fermented foods too. They are served with sambhar (curry made of dal) and chutney (coconut, tomato or the like). Some also savour them with yoghurt, ghee (clarified butter) or spice mix (podi).  Idli pizza A modern twist to idli dish has been as idli masala (idlis usually small-sized covered with spices), idli fry (idlis usually small-sized that are...

Know how immunity develops after coronavirus vaccine administration in a person!

 Coronavirus vaccine has come in and people are getting vaccinated worldwide against the dreaded virus! But there have been isolated cases of people getting infection despite the vaccine. There are certain things that one must know about the benefits and limitations of the vaccine to fully understand these cases. 

A few vaccines have been approved in different countries of the world against coronavirus. These include Pfizer, Moderna and other local vaccines such as in China and Russia. Studies have revealed that the vaccine efficacy is 50% after the first dose of the vaccine and 95% after the second dose of the vaccine. But the antibodies take 45 days to appear and hence the person who has taken the vaccine may still acquire the infection if he catches the virus in between.

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Hence, if a person gets the vaccine and still contracts the infection, it could imply any of the following:

1.       It is possible in 50% of the people after the first dose of the vaccine if he comes in contact with the virus in the interim period.

2.       In 5% of the people, the infection may occur despite the vaccine after the second dose of the vaccine.

3.       The vaccinee may still get the infection if he has taken the second dose of the vaccine and 45 days post-second dose are not over.

4.       If the vaccine cold chain was broken before the dose was given to the person. Breaking the cold chain makes the vaccine unusable and ineffective. Safety is not hampered by it.

5.       If the vaccinee is obese and hence the production of antibodies in him or her is half that in normal individuals.

6.       For some unknown genetic reason when the vaccine may not take in a person. This is a theoretical possibility.

7.       If the viral dose is high and the antibodies produced in a person are ineffective to take care of those high viral load.

Hence, to avoid getting an infection after the two doses of vaccine, it is a must that the vaccinee should adhere to all the precautions of COVID-19 even after the second dose of the vaccine has been taken and for at least 45 days post-second dose of the vaccine. Hand hygiene, social distancing, and face mask-wearing should be followed even if one has taken the vaccine. Prevention is better than cure!

 


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