“Doctor Theerawat” says do not worry “smallpox” is very young compared to “Covid” because the rate of transmission is very low. Advise to wash hands often, wear a mask Prevents almost 100%. As for the elderly born before 1980, even if they have received the smallpox vaccine, do not be complacent. The immune system deteriorates with age.
On May 24, 2022, Prof. Dr. Teerawat Hemajuta, Director of the Emerging Disease Health Sciences Center Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University gave a telephone interview in the program “Knock Knock News” broadcast on satellite television channel “News One” on the topic “smallpox spread around the world Thais are intensely vigilant
Prof. Dr. Teerawat said that the nature of the infection has an incubation period of 1-2 weeks or up to 3 weeks. The incubation period will not be released. This gave us enough peace of mind.
At the onset of symptoms, high fever 39-40 degrees Celsius, headache, muscle pain. The important thing is that within 3-4 days after the fever, there will be a fairly large rash followed by pustules. Will the part be fatal? depending on the individual
The transmission rate of covid is lacking. Smallpox, monkeypox. The rate of transmission from 1 person to another person is quite low, not even 1 person. It makes my heart moderately moist. However, unusual data, since May 7, 2022, it turns out that today it has spread to about 3 continents and 16 countries, especially the UK with 56 cases of infection. The number 1 patient in the UK is from the country of origin. went to the country of origin and did not touch the patient before This is probably because there are several initial infections at the same time. After that it gradually spreads the infection.
Prof. Dr. Teerawat said that it is fortunate that people who have received the smallpox or smallpox vaccine. which we stopped injecting in 1980, people who have already received this vaccine Was able to protect about 85% of monkey pox. However, people who are currently vaccinated at the age of 55-60 years and above must not forget that we have a natural risk point. is that the immune system deteriorates with age Therefore, the elderly should not be complacent.
Ancient vaccines will never be used again. because it may have side effects If allergic to the vaccine, severe encephalitis may occur. Kills up to 50%. The vaccine that has begun to be used is probably the new generation of vaccines. Even if we can’t get 100%, but pay a heavy installment. But the situation is not yet at the point where vaccinations are required.
As for how to behave, don’t worry too much. Monkeypox is very young compared to Covid. What we have done for the past 2 years can prevent smallpox almost 100% is washing hands often, wearing masks.