On May 1, NHSO takes care of 7 Thai people who are at risk for all rights, starting to provide services. prevent vaccination “Influenza” free Health promotion and disease prevention benefits year 65 covering 4.2 million people, helping to reduce the risk of severe illness and death, and reduce complications in the epidemic situation. “Covid 19” Access the service at a service unit near home, only in Bangkok. You can reserve your rights in advance through the app. “Bag Tang”
Dr. Jadet Thammathatchaaree, secretary-general of the National Health Security Office (NHSO) said: influenza virus It is a leading cause of acute respiratory infections. It is common in populations of all age groups. Symptoms range from fever, runny nose, to more serious complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis. Myocarditis, hepatitis, etc., found an morbidity rate of approximately 10-20% of the population, among pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases. and those who are obese There is a risk of serious illness and complications and death. If the epidemic is not prevented, hospitals will have to bear the burden of caring for patients. and causing economic losses in medical treatment
from the situation NHSO has been packed. “Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Service” It is a benefit to promote health and prevent disease under “National Health Security Fund” come continuously By the cooperation between the NHSO and the Department of Disease Control, in 2022, it has procured 4,200,000 doses of influenza vaccine for injecting to Thai people who are at risk of 7 groups, all rights of treatment. Free of charge, coveringProtection against 3 strains of influenza virus (an A/Victoria/2570/2019 (H1N1) pdm09-like virus, an A/Darwin/9/2021 (H3N2)-like virus; and a B/Austria/1359417/2021 (B/ictoria lineage)-like virus.) as prescribed by the World Health Organization The service starts from 1 May – 31 August 2022 or until the vaccine runs out.
for the people 7 risk groups namely
1. Pregnant women, gestational age 4 months or more (services throughout the year)
2. All children 6 months to 2 years old
3. People with chronic diseases as follows: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, kidney failure, cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and diabetes.
4. Persons aged 65 years and over
5. Thalassemia and immunocompromised people (including symptomatic HIV-infected people)
6. Obesity (weight > 100 kg or BMI > 35 kg per square meter)
7. People with cerebral palsy who cannot help themselves
Dr. Jadet said that receiving vaccination services “Influenza” seasonal this year Initially, there will be SMS messages sent to people at risk groups to inform them of vaccination services. “Influenza” which you can walk in to receive services at the nearest service center without having to reserve in advance Or may call to inquire with the service unit first. Except for Bangkok, where the system is still open for reservations for preventive vaccinations “Influenza” in advance by registering through the app “Bag Tang” same as last year in cooperation with Krung Thai Bank
However, in order to prepare the service, on 25 – 26 April 2022, a meeting will be held to clarify the operation of preventive vaccine services. “Influenza” Season to service representatives across the country. by the Department of Disease Control Ministry of Health Krung Thai Bank and NHSO in order to provide services and operations in the same way.
“From May 1st, NHSO invites Thai people from 7 risk groups, all rights, to receive free seasonal influenza vaccination services. free of charge which prevents vaccination “Influenza” During the COVID-19 outbreak In addition to reducing the severity of illness and death from complications of “Influenza” It also reduces the risk of increased mortality from both infections and reduces the hospitalization rate of COVID-19 patients. It also reduces the confusion of screening for co-infections between influenza and COVID-19, so those in the 7 risk groups should receive influenza vaccination services. In order to take care of your own health The influenza vaccine can be vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine according to the recommendations of the Ministry of Public Health,” said the NHSO secretary general.
For SMS messages sent to people at risk groups are as follows: “The free flu vaccine has arrived! For the elderly 65 years and over and those in the risk group Go get a free flu vaccination! At a hospital near your home, no reservation is required. First come first served from May 1 – August 31, 2022 or until the vaccine runs out. You can search for hospitals near your home through the health bag from May 1, 2022 onwards.”
For more information on the use of gold patents, NHSO hotline 1330 or online channels, including Line NHSO, Line ID @nhso or click https://lin.ee/zzn3pU6 and Facebook : National Health Security Office