A third wave might be imminent - What can you do to stay safe?

The first of Covid-19 turned out to be more than disastrous because we were not prepared enough to deal with a pandemic that broke out of the blue. The second wave was equally devastating because people were careless, and it is about time we break this cycle. During a global crisis such as this, every individual must take responsibility for their actions. After the second wave, we are pretty aware of how carelessness and non-availability of healthcare resources can make the pandemic worse than it inherently is, and we sure have a lot to learn from the experience. So here we have some points on what you can do to stay safe with an imminent third wave in India.

Avoid Public Gatherings

After a year and a half of lockdown solitude, the want to go out there and party is inevitable, but we are not that safe yet. Until most of the country's population is fully vaccinated, we will be carrying the risk of a third wave. If you look into the reasons why the second wave of covid turned out disastrous, or why a second wave even occurred in the first place, the primary reason was unsafe public gatherings. It does not matter if it is a theatre, a place of worship, or a pub. If you end up in areas with crowds, you are automatically prone to the infection. The second wave also made us understand how reinfections are possible with COVID. While many cases of reinfection were related to the surge of the Delta variant that suppressed the immune system, we cannot completely negate the unfortunate risk. 

Get your shot

Studies show that only 45 percent of the Indian population is vaccinated, and only 20 percent is fully vaccinated with both doses. At this rate, we are nowhere close to being entirely free from the disease. There is no point in denying the numbers and what they imply if we intend to be rational and safe. The Covid vaccine first dose can offer partial protection, and you are not completely safe until you get both shots. Especially if there is a third wave, the infection and the symptoms would be exponentially more severe than the previous instances, and being unvaccinated at that time will put your life in the crosshairs. 

If you were already affected by Covid-19 and recovered, it is not smart to be under the impression that the antibodies got your back. Not receiving the vaccine will only heighten the danger in the future. In fact, even after the vaccination, there are chances of you getting infected, but the effects will not be as severe. You can come across stories and controversies around the vaccine, and that might make you skeptical. In that case, just consider the 50 percent of the world population that has been safely vaccinated, and there are barely any incidents of mishaps.

Vaccines genuinely offer a great defense mechanism against Covid-19, and if further people get vaccinated at a faster pace, we might indeed help the third surge from on-setting. Now, while vaccines do offer a way of assurance, it's imperative to recollect that vaccines are not an entire cure. While they can cover from severe sickness and lower the threat of infection, we still need masks, distancing, and disinfection for the foreseeable future.

Avoid travelling

Travelling increases the risk of infection since it is pretty impossible to avoid getting exposed to people outside your household. You must also consider the chances of getting exposed to droplets that are suspended in the air or stuck to various surfaces. Avoid travelling if you can, and be sure to stay away from crowded places indoors or outdoors. Even after vaccination, there are chances to get infected, so staying safe and following safety protocol is essential. Leave home only if there is an absolute necessity. Just because the lockdown is lifted, it doesn't mean we are entirely over the threat.

Work from home

Since the lockdown restrictions have been lifted in some places and regulations have been relaxed, many companies are opening their offices back for working hours. However, the past year has made us realize that it is absolutely possible to work from home with no big difference in the efficiency, and it will be better if companies decide to keep their offices shut until all the employees are fully vaccinated. Even after that, managements should make sure that the office spaces are adequately ventilated, sanitized well, and the employees maintain social distance. Furthermore, it is safe to have the option of working from home open as people suffering from inherent breathing disorders might feel unsafe with the disease still around.

Stick to the precautions

Though the vaccine will protect you from getting a severe infection, people can still infect others, especially the vulnerable population. So make sure to stick to these Covid-19 guidelines.

• Wear your masks at all times when you are outside your house. It is advisable for children above five years to wear masks, as the third wave is suspected to affect the younger population. 
• Maintain the hygiene of your masks as well.
• Maintain a distancing of at least four feet when you are outside your household
• Sanitize your hands thoroughly and often
• You can try immunity-boosting practices such as drinking kabasura concoction, incorporating turmeric into your diet, and eating healthy foods with proper nutrition balance. 

The Covid care combo by Nivaran90 will help you equip yourself with all you need to be up against the imminent third wave. This combo includes a sanitizer, herbal cough syrup, and Kabasura syrup to boost and build your immunity so it can successfully resist, fight and stop the spread of infections and diseases. Besides, all these products are Ayurvedic and safe to use for everyone, including children and pregnant women.