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One thing you must do before and after your vaccine
DOING THIS COULD HELP YOU FEEL BETTER AFTER GETTING YOUR COVID VACCINE.
Drinking water can help COVID Vaccine Side Effects
“A fairly common side effect after getting vaccinated is developing a fever, which can lead to fluid loss and dehydration via sweating,” internal medicine physician Dr. Vivek Cherian M.D.
What you can and can't do when you're vaccinated that the CDC guidelines don't tell you
Dr. Vivek Cherian, an internal medicine physician in Baltimore, told Insider that it's not worth the risk to start changing your behavior in between your first and second shot.
How to safely check on someone who has COVID
“Having COVID and subsequently having to isolate from others often can be quite stressful and lead to anxiety and even depression,” says Dr. Vivek Cherian, M.D.
6 Awesome Health Apps for Virtual Care
it’s important to keep in mind that health apps are not stand-ins for a doctor. “Don’t ever let the knowledge these apps give you substitute actual medical care,” says Vivek Cherian, M.D., a Baltimore-based internal medicine physician.
How to Fill Up at the Hydration Station for Maximum Workout Mileage
Never heard of it? “Dehydration is what occurs when your body doesn’t have enough fluids to carry out normal functions,” says Baltimore-based physical and internal medicine specialist Dr. Vivek Cherian, MD.
6 Signs You Might Need (and Qualify for) a Sleep Study
Vivek Cherian, MD, a Baltimore-based internal medicine physician, says these parameters include heart rate, oxygen levels, brain waves, eye movements, breathing patterns, and physicalizations.
The Face Masks Doctors, Dentists, and other Health-Care Workers Buy Themselves
Since last spring, we’ve all become face-mask connoisseurs, with opinions on adjustable nose bridges, elastic ear loops versus string ties, and insertable filters.
Should You Wear A Mask At Restaurants When Servers Approach Your Table?
You wear a face mask when you enter a restaurant, knowing you’ll encounter people in close proximity. You take it off to eat and then put it back on when you exit the restaurant.
Do's And Don'ts Of Wearing A Face Mask At Restaurants During COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed the way we do pretty much everything, including eating out. Now that many restaurants have reopened dine-in options, with socially distanced tables inside or outdoors, a new problem presents itself: How do you wear a mask while eating?
Feds may not mandate a coronavirus vaccine, but states, schools and employers can
The multiplicity of questions surrounding the deployment of an effective coronavirus vaccine include its aggressive development timeline, who’ll get access first, how to encourage people to take it, and whether it’ll work at all.
Where to Buy the Best Reusable Face Masks for Kids
As COVID-19 continues to spread around the United States and the rest of the world, it’s important to take the necessary precautions to stay healthy and protect those around you.
The Real Reason your face looks puffy today
If you have a sinus infection, aka sinusitis, you very well may wake up with a puffy face. Symptoms include "pain, typically accompanied by swelling and pressure around your eyes, cheeks, or even forehead," Dr. Vivek Cherian, MD, an internal medicine physician
How to Stay Healthy this Summer & Beyond
Dr. Vivek Cherian, an Internal Medicine Physician currently practicing in Baltimore, Maryland joins us on eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.