8 months 8 days The situation of this year’s influenza (2521) has 22,922 sick people and 1 death. Department of Disease Control reveals surveillance information There is a tendency to have more patients. compared to the same period last year The age group that is most sick is newborn – 4 years old, followed by children 5 – 14 years old. Chiang Mai found 2 epidemic events.
Information Office website Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health publish information Yesterday (September 16, 2022), stating that the Department of Disease Control, Prognosis No. 35/2565 warned people during the rainy season, beware of getting sick with influenza. If you have symptoms, you should stop studying, stop working, stop activities. should be vaccinated against
Department of Disease Control would like to publish “Weekly prognosis and health hazards” No. 35/2565 Week 37 (11 – 17 Sept. 65)
From the surveillance data of the Department of Disease Control, this year’s influenza situation from January 1 – September 8, 2022 There are 22,922 cases reported, 34.64 cases per 100,000 population. One death was reported. tend to increase compared to the same period of last year but still lower than the median for the past 5 years
+ age group with the highest rate of illness They are newborns – 4 years, followed by 5-14 years.
+ The top 5 provinces with the highest morbidity rates They are Udon Thani, Narathiwat, Phayao, Phatthalung and Chiang Rai, respectively.
from the incident surveillance From the program to monitor the outbreak news, the Department of Disease Control from January 1 – September 9, 2022 reported incidents. Cumulative influenza epidemic 11 events From Chiang Mai, 2 incidents, Pattani, Lampang, Nakhon Sawan, Surat Thani, Krabi, Trang, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok and Sukhothai, 1 incident each.
This week’s prognosis and health hazards are expected during this period, there will be an increased chance of influenza cases. due to the rainy season is the epidemic season of influenza changing weather together with measures Prevention of COVID-19 more relaxed can remove the mask voluntarily Therefore, people should take care of themselves. To prevent all types of influenza, respiratory tract infections and COVID-19 by wearing a cloth mask or a hygienic mask when in the area where the community distance between people And wash your hands often with soap or alcohol gel. Avoid putting your hands in your mouth or rubbing your eyes. Do not share personal items with other people, such as towels, glasses and water. close to the patient andWhen sick, should stop studying, stop working, stop activities in crowded places. including vaccination prevent influenza
Prevention through vaccination will reduce the risk to cause influenza especially those at risk followed by complications should undergo preventive injections for good results Those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 should also be vaccinated with the flu. Since it is a different virus, people should be vaccinated with both vaccines and vaccinated 2 weeks apart, especially people in 7 risk groups to prevent pneumonia and help reduce the severity of the disease. and reduce the risk of death from complications of the patient
The Department of Disease Control therefore invites the public 7 risk groups namely
1. Pregnant women, gestational age 4 months or more
2. Children aged 6 months to 2 years
3. People with chronic diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, kidney failure, cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and diabetes
4. Elderly people 65 years and over
5. People with cerebral palsy who can’t help themselves
6. Thalassemia and those with impaired immune systems which includes HIV-infected people with symptoms and
7. Obesity is a person who weighs more than 100 kilograms or has a body mass index of more than 35 kilograms per square meter
get an injection flu vaccine at the service place Public health near you and private hospitals participating in the project National Health Insurance For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline at 1422.
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Reference and thanks for information from:
Website : Office of Information Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health
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