Monday 29 August 2022, 6:00 a.m.
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dengue fever epidemic
8 months sick, up to 16,276
Watch out for ‘hand, foot and mouth disease’
Young children under the age of 5 are at risk.
Ministry of Public Health warns people to be careful of many diseases during rainy season Especially dengue hemorrhagic fever in the past 8 months, year ’65, 16,276 cases, 14 deaths, as well as “hand, foot and mouth” disease that often occurs in young children under 5 years old, recommending effective measures to prevent COVID-19.
On August 28, Ms. Traisuli Traisornkul, Deputy Spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, said that it is now in the rainy season. This is the season where there are many diseases that need to be monitored. especially dengue At last, the Department of Disease Control The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has reported an increase in cases across the country. From January 1 to August 10, 16,276 cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever were reported, with 14 deaths. Most of the deaths were in the age group of 35 years and over, in line with the trend of more adult patients. Therefore, people are asked to observe the symptoms of their children and family members. and high floating together with headache, body aches Small red spots may appear on the body, arms and legs, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. If the fever is high for more than 2 days, wipe yourself or take medicine and the fever does not go down, immediately take the patient to see a doctor. reduce the chance of death
In addition, mosquito breeding sites should be eliminated around homes, schools and communities, for example, using sand to eliminate larvae in the water. or destroying the water-filled container. Close the lid of the trash can completely. Dispose of food containers in a covered bin. does not increase the breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes
Ms Traisuli continued that Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, Department of Medical Services, has issued a warning asking parents, guardians, and teachers to take care of young children in kindergartens. nursery Increase caution for hand, foot and mouth disease because this disease occurs throughout the year. but will increase a lot in the rainy season Supervise young children, especially those under 5 years old, in terms of cleanliness, screening and observation. The patient will have fever, fatigue, sore mouth, difficulty swallowing saliva. Because there are red blisters on the tongue, gums, cheeks, and red blisters on the palms, fingers, soles. Most of the symptoms in children are mild and heal on their own. but must be closely monitored especially if there is a high fever Refusing to eat or drink, frequent vomiting, breathlessness, weakness in the limbs, seizures, urgent medical attention is needed. because it may cause encephalitis myocardial infarction or pulmonary edema which is severe to the point of death
However, guidelines for the prevention of COVID It can prevent hand, foot and mouth disease in children as well. Whether it’s wearing a hygienic mask every time you go out Wash your hands with soap often. especially after touching mucus, saliva, or after excretion or change diapers Avoid sharing things.