Doctor Nithi: Don’t get too excited about Omikron, expecting August to be a seasonal epidemic. Recommend vaccination periodically – Be socially responsible, avoid risky behavior – Prevent the spread of infection to others
Dr. Nithi Mahanon Secretariat of Chulabhorn College Reveal the case of opinions about the Omicron strain of covid Refer to the summary table from Tweeter Eric Topol with the following content:
From the data in laboratory animals and outside of humans, it was found that Omicron is not very good at attacking lung cells. While some comments indicate that People who have completed 2 vaccinations and people who have previously been infected with coronavirus still have adequate immunity. Some groups noted that some people, such as the elderly, people with congenital diseases, etc., may not have enough immunity.
At the same time, there are some comments that say Omicron spreads quickly. but the symptoms are not severe (In some countries and some groups), so many people say that it is better to get infected than to know and then to survive. As for those who disagree, we have a number of measures to reduce the spread, such as masks, distance, and ventilation. and washing hands, etc.
However, for the treatment of Covid Omicron, Dr. Nithi commented that There will be no mention because before the start of the drug treatment. Oh Micron will probably run out first.
In this regard, the Secretary-General of the Royal College of Chulabhorn mentioned 5 items of personal practice in 2022, adding that
1. Don’t get too excited about the Omicron outbreak.
2. will be vaccinated according to the same period Don’t rush to spray too quickly for Omikron especially.
3. Take responsibility for yourself and those around you with a sense of not seeking to touch the Omikron as it moves or has risky behavior.
4. If you have a cold or flu-like symptoms, you will be fully prevented from infecting others. intend
5. Be careful of touching the elderly or have chronic diseases. Until the Omicron covid is over.
with emphasizing that do not take risks, do not underestimate, do not think that will not happen to us And the important thing to remember is not to hurt the people you love.
“I still predict the same. No later than July-August 2022, the coronavirus will only become a seasonal epidemic. Next year, we may need one or two more vaccinations. (Depending on the type of vaccine) only after that, once a year before the outbreak. (maybe twice in some years) and wish you all good health, free from physical and mental disease. and have the wisdom to know with this outbreak together without panicking,” Dr. Nithi concluded.