2023-08-15 07:30:00
“Mo Yong” point “COVID-19” in a downtrend but not gone anywhere It’s a seasonal cycle. Ready to reveal new species that have arisen did not increase the severity of the disease
On August 15, 2023, Prof. Yong Phuwarawan, M.D., Head of the Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology Department of Pediatrics Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Post a message about “COVID-19 is on the decline. But it hasn’t gone anywhere.” Ready to state that As mentioned before, COVID-19 is a seasonal disease. will be found in the rainy season starting from the beginning of the semester And when it enters August-September, it will begin to decrease until it becomes thin in October and November, the virus has not gone anywhere. remain with us forever and will add a lot (But not as much as in June) in the new year until February, it will drop significantly. Or the lightest in the year in March to May and will be a seasonal cycle.
Virus strains are constantly changing. similar to influenza We now know that almost all strains in Thailand are XBB strains, and RG strains that the World Health Organization keep an eye on Will it be the next species? must watch for thailand
However, this new strain did not increase the severity of the disease. According to the principles of virus evolution to survive. by reducing the severity of the disease And we humans have increased immunity from being infected before. or get vaccinated
The vaccine recommended by the World Health Organization Like influenza, the next one is XBB that many companies prepare to produce and use. It is expected that from October this year, and next year for Thailand, we will have to wait and see what species will be used. And the next vaccine will still be used for vulnerable groups. or a serious risk group similar to influenza
Therefore, the following vaccines will be used per year. It won’t be used as much as the COVID vaccine 2 years ago, and it’s probably only used once a year in stimulation. Except young children who have never been vaccinated before. And until then, the long-term effects of vaccination There will be a lot more information.
Thanks to Facebook Yong Poovorawan.
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