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Even before India has had a chance to recover from the impacts of the deadly 2nd wave, experts started warning us about an imminent and inevitable 3rd covid wave along with numerous mutant variants. In such a situation, it is prudent to have a plan. Here is the 6-Step Guide to plan for the 3rd wave.

Get your vaccine on time

There has been hesitancy among many about the safety and efficacy of the covid vaccine. However, as per WHO and other medical experts, it is imperative that you take your Covid vaccines on time. 

For children below the age of 18, it is all the more important now that they get their flu shots regularly and in time. Keeping them active and helping them focus on healthy food can act as a long-time measure against many infections and diseases. 

Step up Indemnity Health Plan + Take Super Top Up

If you haven’t already done this, do it Now! Covid treatments, especially in severe cases can be extended as well as exorbitant. An adequate health plan will prevent you from diving into your life’s savings. Enhancing the coverage for yourself/your family or going for a super top-up plan will surely be prudent. 

Being a fixed benefit plan, Covid Rakshak will offer 100% of the sum insured if you are Covid positive and require over 72 hours of hospitalization. Such a plan will help you in covering the gap between your health plan and the actual expenses. 

Build Your Immunity

You must have been hearing this for a long time now, but it is indeed the safest and the most effective measure to fight the disease. The Indian kitchen has a lengthy list of immunity-building foods. However, it is not just your body that needs to be immune, you need to have enough financial stability to help you sail through any medical emergency.

Create your Emergency Corpus

Generating and maintaining an adequate amount would help you to deal with any unpredictable financial emergency. The corpus that you plan must cater to meet the unforeseen expenses such as loss of income, your child’s education, rent, everyday expenses, EMIs, for at least a few months. 

Plan Home Treatment

You need to figure out the protocols for treatment/care if you are home hospitalized. Chalk out a plan and share it with your family members. 

When to get professional help

It is important to know about the home remedies and treatment, nevertheless, you must know what are the symptoms under which you must consult a doctor. Self-treatment can be hazardous. 

The covid pandemic has brought us to a bridge that we would not be able to cross anytime soon. The reasons are aplenty, be it the lack of expertise, slow vaccination drive, data judging, fake news, ignorance, and confusion. During this bewildering scenario, fast lessons are to be learnt and the biggest one is to Be Prepared.