Dr. Chakkrit Ngowsiri, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Health Security Office (NHSO) said that according to the NHSO, together with the Department of Disease Control Ministry of Health Provide 4.2 million doses of seasonal influenza vaccination services in 2022. National health insurance benefits.
Ready to accelerate the injection campaign that lasts from May 1 – August 31, 2022, focusing on injecting for people in 7 risk groups, all rights to medical treatment. to reduce the rate of severe morbidity and death from influenza complications
However, this year’s influenza vaccination service is a walk-in service. at a service unit or a hospital near home Or may call to inquire with the service unit. Before, except for Bangkok, where the system is still open for reservations for influenza vaccinations in advance By registering through the app “Bao Tang” as in the past year. in cooperation with Krung Thai Bank
- The total number of people getting free flu vaccination is only over 60,000 people.
Dr. Chakkrit said According to information on seasonal influenza vaccination services via Dashboard system, as of May 16, 2022, there are 61,413 people in 7 risk groups who have received influenza vaccination services. Of these, 39,899 people were elderly 65 years and over, followed by 35,307 people with chronic disease, 1,471 patients with thalassemia and obese patients (weight > 100 kg or BMI > 35 kg/m2), 1,190 people
When looking at the provincial data, it was found that The first 5 provinces with the highest influenza vaccinations as follows: Bangkok The number of vaccinations The most was 21,932 people, followed by Chonburi 2,727 people, Nonthaburi 2,695 people, Suphan Buri 1,897 people and Samut Prakan 1,754 people.
part Top 5 agencies with the highest vaccination Those were Siriraj Hospital with 1,420 people, followed by Phra Narai Maharaj Hospital in Lop Buri Province with 1,176 people, Sri Prachan Hospital in Suphan Buri Province with 961 people, Tha Chana Hospital in Surat Thani with 820 people, and Ranong Hospital with 778 people.
- Invite people from 7 risk groups to get flu vaccination reason is limited
Dr. Chakkrit He reiterated that in 2022, there are 11,555,334 people in 7 risk groups, of which the influenza vaccine that the NHSO allocated to provide services amounted to 4.2 million doses, or at 36.35 percent of the target group only. Therefore, people in 7 risk groups Hurry up to get vaccinated at a service unit or a hospital near home Or may call to inquire with the service unit first. This is to reduce the risk of severe illness or death if infected with influenza. ready to ask for cooperationservice unitTo join the vaccination service to the target population as well.
forPeople in 7 groups at risk for receiving influenza vaccine services namely
1) pregnant women gestational age 4 months or more (services throughout the year)
2) All children 6 months to 2 years old
3) people with chronic diseases These include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and diabetes.
4) Persons over 65 years of age
5) Thalassemia and immunocompromised (including symptomatic HIV-infected people)
6) Obesity (weight > 100 kg or BMI > 35 kg per square meter)
7) People with cerebral palsy who cannot help themselves
For more information, please contact NHSO hotline 1330 or online channels, including Line NHSO, Line ID @nhso or click https://lin.ee/zzn3pU6 and Facebook: National Health Security Office. https://www.facebook.com/NHSO.Thailand