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Teens & the COVID-19 vaccine [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Visit any Mediclinic Vaccination Centre over Vooma Vaccination Weekend
Mediclinic is once again participating in the Vooma Vaccination Weekend, 12-13 November 2021, in support of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Consulting a medical practitioner is advised for vaccine hesitant
As we near the end of 2021, many feel they can breathe a sigh of relief, but clinicians across the country are warning the community not to drop their guard
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Mediclinic is one of the three leading private hospital groups in Southern Africa and the sixth largest private healthcare group in the world.
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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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COVID-19 vaccinations during pregnancy and lactation
COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and women who are contemplating pregnancy.
COVID-19 and your brain
There is now overwhelming evidence in literature published by researchers indicating that COVID-19 impacts directly on both the central and peripheral nervous system.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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COVID-19 and PTSD
Experts say the number of people experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is rising as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mediclinic makes it easy for you to get vaccinated
You can now book your COVID-19 shots at more than 30 Mediclinic hospitals countrywide.
COVID-19 and your heart
Although most people think of COVID-19 as a respiratory disease that affects the lungs, this virus is just as likely to cause damage to your heart. A specialist explains why.
Why getting your COVID-19 jab may be the most important thing you do this year
Your COVID-19 vaccine is the best protection we have against a pandemic that hasn’t shown signs of abating.
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