Dengue fever It is a disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes. There is a chance that it can be in both children and adults. Do not buy your own medicine It is advisable to see a doctor as soon as possible. ready to advise people Use according to the measures “3 keep, prevent 3 diseases” to prevent dengue fever.
Dr. Chalermphon Osotpromma, Director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 12, Songkhla Province, mentioned the situation of dengue fever. from January 1 to April 28, 2023 (information from the situation report of dengue fever Week 16, 2023, Sor Kor. 12, Songkhla) found that Thailand has reported cumulative cases of dengue fever, a total of 13,159 cases, with a sickness rate of 19.91 per hundred thousand population. There were 12 deaths reported. For the 12th health zone, 2,216 cases were found, with a morbidity rate of 44.24 per 100,000 population. There were 4 deaths reported (2 in Songkhla, 1 in Trang and 1 in Satun).
Dr. Chalermpol stressed that people should observe their own symptoms and those of their families. Especially adults and the elderly with chronic underlying diseases. If there is an acute high fever, high fever and fever lasting more than 2 days, fatigue, nausea, headache, aches, loss of appetite, red face, skin rash may appear on the limbs and crooked joints, urgently need to see a doctor for appropriate treatment. And would like to emphasize that I do not buy drugs to eat by myself. This is because some fever-reducing medicines can increase the severity and bleeding. Treatment is more difficult to the point of death. for pharmacies and clinics Patients suspected of dengue fever should be advised. go to the hospital for treatment
Sor Koror 12 Songkhla advises people to prevent mosquito bites by sleeping in a mosquito net or in a room with a mosquito net attached. put on clothes that cover apply mosquito repellent lotion use mosquito coils as well as preventing mosquito breeding By following the measures “3 keep, prevent 3 diseases”, namely: 1) Keep the house clear and free from mosquitoes. Store clothes in a tidy closet. 2) Keep garbage and scrap containers from being a breeding ground, such as scraps of containers scattered around the house, such as shells, cans, plastic bags, should be discarded or filled with soil to prevent waterlogging. old tires can be adapted for use or sold to establishments And the last thing is 3) keep the water source, the water container for consumption, completely closed, change the water every week to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs. And change the water in the pot or vase weekly. prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs which can prevent 3 diseases: 1. Dengue fever 2. Zika virus infection and 3. Fever, joint pain, mosquito bites
If people have any doubts about dengue fever You can call to inquire at Department of Disease Control Hotline 1422