2024-03-27 18:54:43
Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Revealing the situation of various diseases that may occur or important communicable diseases that need to be monitored Including diseases and health hazards that are common during the summer, along with advice on how to “live to stay away from disease” in 2024, advice for people who will travel abroad. Check information about disease outbreaks in the destination country and find appropriate prevention measures.
Today (27 January 2024) at the Department of Disease Control Ministry of Public Health Dr. Jurai Wongsawat and Dr. Weerawat Manosutthi, highly qualified doctors and spokesman for the Department of Disease Control Participated in holding a press conference on the topic “How to live and stay away from disease” in 2024, in which the Department of Disease Control has compiled the situation of important communicable diseases that must be monitored. and common diseases during the summer Including health hazards that may occur during this period as follows:
Dr. Jurai Wongsawat, highly qualified doctor and a spokesperson for the Department of Disease Control mentioned Diseases that may cause outbreaks in 2024 This includes 1. Influenza Infected people can be found in every age group. Since the beginning of the year, more than 90,000 patients have been found. We advise the public, especially at-risk groups, the elderly or those with chronic diseases. Get the influenza vaccine once a year. If you are sick, stay home and rest until you recover. 2. Covid 19 It is still a disease that requires close monitoring of the situation. Especially at-risk groups, the elderly or those with chronic diseases. If sick, symptoms will be severe. Since the beginning of the year, more than 6,000 cases have been found. People should still maintain strict personal hygiene. If going to a closed or crowded place You should wear a mask. and wash your hands often 3.Dengue fever Since the beginning of the year, 20,590 patients have been found. Most of the patients are children aged 5-14 years. We ask for the cooperation of the public to help survey and destroy the breeding grounds of Aedes mosquitoes according to the measure 3 collect, prevent 3 diseases (dengue fever Chikungunya virus infection Zika virus disease (Zika virus) If you have symptoms of suspected dengue fever, such as a high fever Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, rash, blood spots on the body. Do not buy medicine to take by yourself. Hurry and see a doctor immediately.
Important infectious diseases that need to be monitored namely 1. Measles This year, measles cases tend to increase since the beginning of the year. Of which there were 503 suspected cases reported, 214 confirmed cases of measles. Most of the cases were young children aged 1-4 years. It is recommended that parents take young children to receive the measles vaccine to complete the schedule. 2. Whooping cough Since the beginning of the year, seven people have died from whooping cough, most of them in young children. Therefore, the situation must be closely monitored. This is because in many areas vaccination coverage is low. Recommend taking your children to receive the whooping cough vaccine as scheduled. Children should receive at least 3 doses of DTP vaccine and should be given to pregnant women who are 20 weeks of pregnancy or older. 3. Zika virus infection Since the beginning of the year, 101 patients have been found, most of them in the age group of 30-39 years, with particular emphasis on pregnant women. If you have symptoms of conjunctivitis or rash, see a doctor immediately. 4. Tuberculosis It is still a dangerous contagious disease. In 2023, there were 111,000 new cases of tuberculosis reported. High-risk groups who are close to sick people (including children) or who have been coughing for more than 2 weeks are recommended. You should immediately see a doctor for a lung x-ray at least once a year.
Dr. Weerawat Manosutthi, highly qualified doctor and spokesman for the Department of Disease Control He continued: Diseases and health hazards during the summer namely 1. Gastrointestinal and water-borne diseases such as food poisoning acute diarrhea Hepatitis A and typhoid fever or typhoid fever, etc., where hot weather is suitable for the growth of many types of germs As a result, food spoils easily. When we eat food that is contaminated with germs, causing the disease mentioned above for protection Ask people to be aware of hygiene. Always wash your hands before eating. Before cooking and after going to the bathroom Please eat freshly cooked food. Overnight food should be reheated before eating. However, hepatitis A virus disease Can be prevented with a vaccine Can be injected to children from 1 year of age and up, 2 times, 6-12 months apart. 2. Small dust particles PM2.5 During this period, there are many areas that have encountered problems with PM2.5 dust situations exceeding the standard values. Ask people to keep their homes closed. When leaving the house, check the PM2.5 dust level. If the dust level exceeds 37.5 mg/m3, wear a mask to protect from dust. Spend short periods of time outside. and for patients with 4 disease groups, cardiovascular diseases respiratory disease Dermatitis and inflammatory eye disease You should not leave the house because you may risk the symptoms becoming more severe. Including having to be very careful with children. as well 3. Drowning Drowning situations remain high risk. During the summer, the highest number of children under 15 years of age die from drowning. Most of them are caused by children inviting each other to play in the water. Lack of knowledge about water safety rules survival skills and the correct way to help someone falling into the water Therefore, parents are asked to watch their children closely. When near water, wear equipment such as a life jacket or a simple flotation device for your child to keep with you at all times.
In addition, it is recommended for citizens who will travel abroad. You should check information on diseases that have outbreaks in the destination country, such as anthrax, found in patients in Laos, bird flu, found in patients in Cambodia, China, and Streptococcus type A infection, found in Japan and measles outbreaks have been found in many European countries, etc. If you are traveling to You should study how to protect yourself appropriately. Including maintaining strict personal hygiene. It is still necessary. The Department of Disease Control will maintain measures and conduct continuous surveillance of important diseases and health hazards. and continue to prepare for the good health of Thai people For more information, call the Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422.
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Information from: Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health
March 27, 2024
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