I'm curious about deworming for adults in the 40-50 age range. Should we be doing it even if everything seems fine, or is it unnecessary? Also, would taking albendazole be safe in such cases?

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I recently got my Covishield shot and was told to take paracetamol afterward. I've got Sinarest at home, which I noticed contains paracetamol along with some other stuff. Do you think it's alright if I just take the Sinarest instead?

Sinarest contains paracetamol along with other ingredients such as phenylephrine and chlorpheniramine. It is safe to take Sinarest for relief of symptoms such as fever and body aches after your Covishield jab.

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I'm a bit worried because my dog, who is vaccinated for rabies, just bit me. I had the RabivaxS vaccine last month when he scratched me. Do I need to get another vaccine now after this bite?

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Can you drink alcohol after getting the first dose of Covishield? Are there any possible side effects or restrictions on having alcohol after getting vaccinated? I'm just a bit concerned and want to make sure I'm doing the right thing.

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