Gandhi Medicos – Your Trusted Healthcare Partner
The rising number of coronavirus cases increases global concern.
The new strain, NB.1.8.1, of the COVID-19 variant marks its activity in three major regions: the Western Pacific, Southeast Asia, and the Eastern Mediterranean regions.
This virus is believed to be highly contagious, spreading rapidly.
Gandhi Medicos, understanding the critical need, timely deliver the essential medicines, antivirals, and respiratory medicines.
However, there is a crucial need to know the risk-bearing factors to prevent serious illness and to stop it from becoming a pandemic.
Older Age People (65 and above)
The majority of the people were above 65 years of age that suffered serious complications in COVID-19.
The risk of death and severity of illness, hospitalization is much higher in the elderly (65+) compared to the young (28–40).
Underlying Health Conditions
People with certain medical conditions are at risk of severe complications.
Respiratory insufficiencies – People suffering from asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and COPD experience respiratory distress, worsening respiratory failure.
Cardiac Diseases – Covid-19 strain causes blood clotting, inflammation, and reduces oxygen supply, thus precipitating heart attacks, arrhythmias.
Chronic Liver or Kidney Diseases— Conditions like cirrhosis or end-stage renal disease lead to inflammation, causing stress on organs.
Metabolic Disorders – Obesity and diabetes, the COVID-19 strain destabilizes sugar levels, and excess inflammation in obese people promotes thrombotic and embolic events.
Immunocompromised Individuals – Conditions like HIV, Cancer, and AIDS already have a weakened immune system, causing rapid spread of the virus and higher viral loads, secondary infections, and severe illness.
Children and Infants
Infants below six months have low immunity, are prone to severe infection.
The children have small airway passages, if constricted, may increase complications in asthmatics or other respiratory diseases.
A rare severe condition called multisystem inflammatory syndrome occurs in children after 2–4 weeks of coronavirus infection, causing inflammation in multiple organs like the heart, lungs, and kidneys.
Pregnant Women
Changes in metabolic functions cause alterations in the immune system and respiratory responses, increasing vulnerability to catching infections.
Healthcare Workers and Caregivers
This group of people is vulnerable to infection due to their close contact and direct exposure to the virus.
Living in Crowded and Poorly Ventilated Places
Like shelter homes, hostels, prisons, and other crowded living spaces with limited airflow increase the risk of transmission.
Preventive Measures
- • Hygiene practices – use sanitizer, wash hands
- • Avoid crowded gatherings
- • Always use a mask while moving out
- • Monitor symptoms
Gandhi Medicos Stands at the Forefront in the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the world continues to navigate the new COVID-19 strain and the shifting demand for medicines.
Gandhi Medicos remains committed to safeguarding lives through timely access to essential life–saving medicines worldwide.
- • Certified Original Medicines
- • Timely Delivery
- • Global Supply to 50+ Countries
