Government spokesman deputy warns people to beware of influenza outbreaks during the festival Reiterate that the insured, Mor. 33 and Mor. 39, aged 50 years and over, can use the right to receive free influenza vaccination until December 31.
Today (December 27), Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that in addition to COVID-19 that still have to be careful There is also a seasonal disease, the new influenza A (H1N1), especially during the meeting. Do activities together of people during New Year’s Eve and welcome the New Year. It was found that there was an outbreak easily. for carelessness If not relieved, ask to treat according to the symptoms and keep an eye on the symptoms. If the symptoms do not improve, seek immediate medical attention.
Ms. Ratchada said that from the information from the Department of Disease Control. found that “influenza vaccination during the COVID-19 outbreak In addition to reducing the severity of the illness. and death from influenza complications It also reduces the risk of increased death from infection of both diseases and reduces the hospitalization rate of influenza patients. Especially people from 7 risk groups, including pregnant women (recommended for influenza vaccination after 4 months of pregnancy), children aged 6 months to 2 years, people with 7 groups of chronic diseases (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, heart disease, brain, kidney failure, cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and diabetes). Elderly people aged 65 years and over should receive influenza vaccination.
The Social Security Office Has extended the period of free influenza vaccination service at no cost To insurers under section 33 and insurers under section 39 who are aged 50 years or more according to their rights once a year, from the original ending on August 31, 2022, has been extended to December 31, 2022 to take care of insurer provide access to the right to provide influenza vaccination services
“Insured people aged 50 years and over are asked to exercise the right to get influenza vaccination. able to receive services at a medical facility according to the rights of the social security By contacting the hospital for vaccination appointments in advance before receiving the service. for good health Ask for more information at the Social Security Office. Telephone number 0 2956 2500-10 Website www.sso.go.th or call the hotline 1506,” Ms. Ratchada emphasized.