epidemic situationCOVID-19 started to go viral again which is according to the doctor’s predictions That COVID will come back to spread again in November-Jan, which is the winter season. together with more relaxation measures which the Ministry of Public Health recommend to the public especially risk groups receive booster vaccination If 4 months have passed since the previous dose of vaccination
At the same time, apart from COVID, the situationinfluenza It came back to spread as well and the symptoms of the disease were similar and different. influenza vaccination still necessary Even if there is an injectioncovid vaccinealready because it is a different type of virus But still a question arises. vaccinateCovid is gone. Will be able to injectflu vaccineWhen can it be done or can it be vaccinated at the same time?
Dr. Songkiat Udomphonwattana, the doctor, admin of the Infectious page, is very simple. If you have recovered from COVID infection for 3 months or have received the previous dose of vaccination 3-4 months ago, you should go get it.covid vaccine and influenza without distance can be vaccinated against influenza along with the COVID vaccine (recommended to inject on each arm) especially people at risk groups to reduce the severity of the disease and reduce the risk of death from complications
influenza vaccine How important is it during the COVID outbreak?
due to influenza and COVID-19 have similar symptoms It may affect the diagnosis. and medical treatment If a patient is infected with these 2 diseases at the same time will make the illness more severe More complications may occur. and have a higher chance of death
Therefore, vaccination againstinfluenzaTherefore, it is necessary during the outbreak of COVID-19. Because if infected with COVID but received the influenza vaccine before It will reduce the treatment time. Reduce the severity of the disease from complications. and reduce the death rate
reiterated that Influenza vaccine can be given along withcovid vaccineYes, there is no space between the two vaccines.
When should I get the influenza vaccine?
influenza vaccine should be annually It is recommended to spray before the rainy season. (May) or before winter (During October), which is the start of the influenza epidemic season.
influenza vaccine Who got a free injection?
- For patients with the following diseases or conditions
- Patients with 7 chronic disease groups, namely COPD, asthma, cerebrovascular disease, heart disease, kidney failure, diabetes, and cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
- Individuals aged 65 years and over
- Aphasia can’t help themselves
- Persons with thalassemia and immunocompromised persons (including symptomatic HIV-infected)
- people who are obese (Weight over 100 kilograms or BMI over 35 kilograms per square meter)
- Children aged 6 months to 2 years
- Pregnant women 4 months or more
- Insured persons aged 50 years and over, 1 time per 1 person per year at a medical facility specified by the social security
COVID vaccination point
- institute of dermatology
Open to book a vaccination queue on Saturday, December 17, 2022 (no service on December 3, 10, 24, 31) in the meeting room on the 20th floor of the Institute of Dermatology, business hours 9:00 -15:00. and register at the injection point (walk in)
- Thai people / foreigners / aliens
- from 5 years old
- every needle
- (The stimulus needle from the 3rd dose onwards should be spaced from the previous one.
- at least 120 days)
The types of vaccines available are: Pfizer purple cap, Pfizer orange cap
Book an injection in advance click here
check registration results On Friday, December 16, 2022 via application “Vaccine Bang Sue” or at the Institute of Dermatology