COVID and POLIO

Question 1

Treatment must be started as soon as possible and within how many days of symptom onset of COVID-19?

Answer 1

5 - 7 days

Question 2

What is the first line treatment for COVID-19?

Answer 2

Paxlovid
(Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir)

Question 3

How long do you take Paxlovid for and what is the route of administration?

Answer 3

5 days
Orally

Question 4

What is the mechanism of action of Paxlovid?

Answer 4

Viral Protease Inhibitor

Question 5

Corticosteroid that is recommended only for treat of patients with severe or critical COVID.

Answer 5

Dexamethasone

Question 6

What is the schedule for the Polio vaccine in children?

Answer 6

2 months
4 months
6 - 18 months
4 - 6 years old

Question 7

Is it safe to give the Polio vaccine (IPV) with other vaccines?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

What is the vaccine schedule for someone who has never been vaccinated for Polio? (3 Shots)

Answer 8

First dose at any time
Second dose 1-2 months later
Third dose 6-12 months after the second dose