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Background: India is one of the fastest vaccination drives in the world which is globally acknowledged for its well-structured immunization program with high vaccination coverage include technical guidance to the government of India in all areas of the pandemic response. This study determined the knowledge, attitudes, practice and concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccine and assess key areas for vaccination programme. Method(s): A web based cross-sectional survey was conducted from 1st to 30 December 2021. The study sample size was estimated at 388 at 50% response distribution. A validated KAPC questionnaire set up via Google Forms and access link was then shared via online platforms. The volunteering participants in this survey submitted completed questionnaire and simple descriptive analyses, including frequencies and percentages were computed by using SPSS software version 21. Result(s): The demographic findings of this study showed that major participants were from upper class (66.4%), graduated (76.9%) and from urban area (71.4%). About 17.6% respondents showed their fear about the fast progression of vaccine, while 79.6 % participants showed willingness to take vaccine and only 7.6% participants concerned about serious side effects after taking vaccination. Conclusion(s): Community participation for effective vaccination programme can be possible with right knowledge for taking informed decision which includes clear, accurate, consistent strategic communication. Copyright © 2022 Ubiquity Press. All rights reserved.
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Introduction While the COVID-19 pandemic may still be ongoing, we have simultaneously entered into the post-acute phase of COVID-19, which comes with its own challenges. This case series reports 11 patients of COVID-19 treated with corticosteroids who subsequently developed osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). Methods All consecutive patients diagnosed on MRI with ONFH from August 2020 to May 2021 and were retrospectively COVID-19 positive were included. The treatment administered for COVID-19 was retrieved and evaluated. The patients were managed for femoral head necrosis, and results were reported. Results Overall, 11 patients developed ONFH in a total of 16 hips. The severity of femoral head necrosis depended on the dose of corticosteroid administered during COVID-19. A high dose for a longer duration resulted in a higher ONFH stage (FICAT & Arlet ). Hips in the lower grade were treated conservatively, and in the higher grade were treated surgically. The follow-up scores of patients demonstrated steady improvement. Conclusions High suspicion of femoral head necrosis has to be considered in patients treated with corticosteroids for COVID-19 as it can aid in early detection and early intervention to preserve the native femoral head © Kandari A.K.s, Bhamare D.S., Salunkhe R., Sukrethan S.V., Shevate I., Deshmukh A., Pisal T., Kulkarni K., Janapamala K., 2022