I'm really worried because my mom has had a dry cough for the past four days along with a sore throat. I found out that some people in her office tested positive for COVID, even though she wasnt in direct contact with them. Should we consider getting her tested for corona?

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Sputum for AFB,esr and covid rapid antigen test is advised to the pateient.

Answered 04/07/2025

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I had a tetanus injection about 2 months back, and now I've got a small cut on my hand from an aluminum strip. Do I need to get another tetanus shot for this?

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I'm really worried because I've been feeling pretty awful this week with a fever and body aches that are making it hard for me to even walk. I've been taking Paracetamol but it's not helping much, and now I've got a runny nose too. What could be going on and should I be doing something different to feel better?

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