Nakhon Ratchasima News Center – Dengue fever epidemic in the southeast and tends to see more patients Found a patient and close to a thousand deaths. Korat is the most sick champion, recommending measures 3 to prevent 3 diseases, while the whole country is sick, up to 16,276, 14 deaths, 2.2 times more than last year.
Today (August 29), Dr. Sumet Ongwandee, Director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 9 (Director SorKhor. 9) Nakhon Ratchasima, revealed that during this period, dengue fever tends to see more patients. because it is the rainy season It’s raining in many parts of the country. causing water to accumulate in various containers It is a breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes. Sor Kor. 9 Nakhon Ratchasima emphasizes measures 3 to prevent 3 diseases, namely 1. Dengue fever 2. Zika virus infection 3. Aedes arthritis fever
Dengue fever situation in Thailand From January 1 to August 20, 2022, there were 16,276 dengue cases, 14 deaths, among those aged 35 years and over, which is 2.2 times more than last year in the same period. Dengue hemorrhagic fever in health zone 9, from the beginning of January 1 to August 20, 2022, found 833 cumulative cases, 1 death (under review of the cause of death summary). 333 cases, no deaths Chaiyaphum province found 98 cases, no deaths. Buriram province found 21 cases, no deaths. Surin province found 381 cases, no deaths.
For the symptoms of dengue fever are acute high fever. And floating for about 2-7 days, headache, body aches, red face, may have small red spots on the body, arms, legs, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and loss of appetite. Most of them don’t cough, don’t have a runny nose, and then the fever subsides. At this time, special care must be taken. Because it can cause shock and death. If there is a high fever that floats for more than 2 days and wipes the body or takes antipyretic drugs and the fever does not decrease Please think that you may be sick with dengue fever. Aspirin and ibuprofen should not be taken orally. and rushed to take the patient to a doctor or a public health facility near the house to get diagnosed and prompt corrective care It will reduce the chance of death.
Dr. Sumet also said that in the prevention of dengue fever Should eliminate mosquito breeding sites around the house. Use sand to remove larvae around the waterlogged area. or destroying the water-filled container. And most importantly, do not create more breeding grounds for mosquitoes, for example, close the lid of the trash can. Dispose of food containers in the trash bin. By asking to adhere to the principle of “3 keep, prevent 3 diseases”, which is to keep the house clean. Improve the environment in your home and around the house. Do not have an opaque corner as a resting place for mosquitoes. Keep garbage around the house not to be a breeding ground for mosquitoes and collect water. Close the lid of the water container. Change the water in the vase every week. Prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs to prevent dengue fever Zika virus infection and fever, joint pain, mosquitoes For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline at 1422.