UAE: Are you getting enough vitamin D to fight Covid-19?
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Health experts and researchers have reiterated that getting enough vitamin D bolsters one’s immunity and keeps Covid-19 at bay
With a UAE study confirming that vitamin D deficiency can put one at increased risk of severe Covid-19, doctors have highlighted the importance of getting enough of the sunshine vitamin. But how will you know if your vitamin D levels need a boost?
Healthcare specialists said that a vitamin D test can be taken if one experiences pain in the joints, bones and muscles, and if he or she often gets sick or experiences fatigue.
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UAE s Covid vaccine booster shot after 6 months: All your questions answered
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The additional jab will further boost one’s immunity and produce antibodies that can help ward off the coronavirus.
With Sinopharm booster shots approved for residents, the UAE is believed to be the first country to have made the third dose of a Covid vaccine available.
UAE residents will be able to get the booster shot six months after they receive their second dose, with priority given to senior citizens and those with chronic diseases.
The additional jab will further boost one’s immunity and produce antibodies that can help ward off the coronavirus. A number of UAE doctors answered some of the top questions about the shot.
Ramadan in UAE: Listen to your body if you feel unwell when fasting
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Look after yourself and be sensible while fasting. And listen to your body if you are feeling unwell, a doctor has advised.
Dr Rasha Alani, Specialist Family Medicine, Medcare Medical Centre Al Khawaneej, said: “Weight gain issue is one of the challenges that many face during this month. When cooking, make your favourite Ramadan recipes healthier by avoiding deep frying whenever possible. Instead, reduce the amount of fat in your meals by cooking your food with a little bit of vegetable oil, baking, roasting, steaming or grilling.
UAE Covid vaccine: 5 million jabs spark hopes of herd immunity
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The UAE continues to be a global leader in rolling seven-day averages of doses offered per 100 people.
The UAE has administered more than five million Covid-19 vaccine doses with a distribution rate of 50.61 doses per 100 people, the local authorities announced on Saturday, as a dip in the number of positive cases was recorded for the fourth consecutive day.
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The country, according to Our World in Data website, continues to be a global leader in rolling seven-day averages of doses offered per 100 people. Overall, the UAE is the second highest in the cumulative vaccine distribution rate.