Omicron Sub-Variant Variant: Symptoms, Precautions and Side Effects of the Vaccine

Omicron sub-variant BA.7 infection of coronavirus has created an epidemic situation in China these days. Cases of BF.7 variant (BA.5.2.1.7) infection have also been found in India, USA, France, UK, Germany, Denmark. But compared to China, the effect of BF.7 variant has been found to be normal in other countries including India. It is estimated that due to the development of immunity against the virus in people who have taken the full dose of the corona vaccine, there will be less chance of serious condition arising from BF.7 variant infection.

In fact, due to vaccination against Omicron sub-variant BA.1, BA.2 of corona virus in India, about 98% of the population has developed immunity against the virus. Significantly, the third wave of corona in the country was caused by Omicron sub-variant BA.1, BA.2. During this period, the number of people who died of virus infection in India was found to be very less. Similarly, the havoc of Omicron sub-variant BA.4, BA.5 was not effective in India. Now currently 4 cases of Omicron sub-variant BF.7 of Corona virus which is currently wreaking havoc in China have been found in India. Come, let us see the information about the new variant BF.7 infection of corona virus, symptoms of infection, prevention and side effects of vaccination.

What is Corona Omicron Sub Variant BF.7? What is the Omicron sub-variant BF.7 of Corona?

BF.7 is a sub-variant (sublineage) of the Omicron variant BA.5. The ability of its infection is very fast, that is, when affected by this sub-variant of corona, it does not take 14 days for the symptoms of infection to appear like the delta variant.

According to the Cell Host & Microbe journal, patients affected by BF.7 variant infection are around 10 -18. Can spread infection to 6 people. Its symptoms also appear rapidly and can also infect people who have taken the full dose of the vaccine and have become victims of corona infection.

What is XBB and XBB.1? What is XBB and XBB.1?

According to WHO XBB is a recombinant variant of sublineages of Omicron BA.2.10.1 and BA.2.75. XBB.1 is the recombinant XBB sublineage of the omicron sub-variant.

According to the Global Avian Influenza Data Statistics (GISAID) for epidemiological week 40 (3 to 9 October), the global prevalence of XBB is 1.3% and has been detected in 35 countries. In October 2022, cases of XBB and XBB.1 variants were observed in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mild symptoms were seen in people infected with this variant. From this it can be inferred that immunity has developed against XBB and the XBB.1 variant in people who have received the full dose of the vaccine. So there is no need to pay attention to the rumor that XBB and XBB.1 variants are dangerous.

So far, more than 500 sub-variants of total omicron have been detected. In fact, mutations keep on occurring naturally in the structure of the virus to maintain its existence. In the process of mutation, lineages and sub-lineages are formed in order to change the basic structure.

BF.7 Symptoms

Symptoms according to the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 Lineage testing site journal include –

•        winter

•        cough

•        fever

• sore throat

• muscle or body aches

•        fatigue

•        Headache

• difficulty breathing

• Fever with chills

• phlegm

• Nasal congestion or runny nose

• loss of taste or smell

• Nausea or vomiting

Diarrhea

•        Pain in chest

Precautions Rescue

According to ‘Cell Host and Microbe Journal’, the infection capacity of BF.7 variant is the highest as compared to the omicron sublineage so far. Therefore, people who have not taken the full dose of corona vaccine, senior citizens, pregnant women, small children, People with pre-existing severe illness may be at higher risk of severe infection with the virus.

Apart from this, BF.7 virus infection is also spread to people who have been infected with the full dose of the vaccine, those who have been infected with corona and those who have taken booster doses of the vaccine. But in such people the chances of serious condition arising due to infection will be less. Therefore, there is a need to take the following measures for protection –

• Use a fitting mask.

• Wear gloves in hand while using public places or roadways transport, do not touch nose, ears, eyes, mouth without cleaning hands with soap or sanitizer.

• Take full dose of corona virus vaccine.

• Consume foods or immunity booster Ayurvedic decoctions that increase the body’s immunity.

However, there is no medicine for virus infection because viruses keep on mutating. Because of which keeping the body’s immunity strong is the only way to prevent infection.

Vaccine Side Effects

According to the Centers for disease cure and prevention and the world health organization, each of the 33 certified / authorized vaccines for Kovid-19 so far can have side effects. Which are cured in a few days as normal symptoms.

Common side effects of the corona virus vaccine include –

•        a fever

•        fatigue

•        Headache

•        body pain

chills

•        nausea

In some cases, side effects may include swelling, pain, redness, itchy rash, and burning around the site of injection.

In very rare cases, a person may be prone to allergic reactions to some of the chemicals present in the vaccine. Such side effects include –

• One type of severe allergic anaphylaxis (allergy to foods, chemicals) includes low blood pressure, nausea, difficulty breathing.

Science. According to the.org, mRNA vaccines contain a chemical called polyethylene glycol (PEG). In some cases many medicines containing this chemical can cause to trigger anaphylaxis.

Both Pfizer-BioNtech and Moderna are mRNA vaccines. Side effects similar to anaphylaxis have been reported after the second dose of both vaccines.

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