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Source: Department of Health

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Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health emphasizes that child centers and schools take care of children by keeping them clean, hygienic, observing symptoms and being careful of high fever in children according to the 4 rules to reduce the risk of children contracting hand, foot and mouth disease.

Dr. Suwanchai Yingcharoenchai, Director-General of the Department of Health said that during this period many areas have continued rain The weather was cooler and somewhat humid. Conducive to the growth of various germs, especially hand, foot and mouth disease, as well as during the semester, children have to live together in large numbers, so childcare centers and schools It is a risk of disease. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly control the screening of children before school every day. and should take care of the children as wellThe 4 principles of the school are 1) the school to maintain cleanliness. Location: home, school, child care center Emphasis is placed on cleaning the places, bathrooms, toilets, utensils, toys, utensils shared by children. Using a cleaner that contains chlorine or household cleaners. If it is a child’s item that has been put into the mouth, wash it with soap and rinse with clean water, then put it in the sun. or wipe dry If more children get sick, close classrooms or schools. and manage cleaning to prevent the spread

2) Health care school Wash your hands before and following eating, following defecation, with soap and water, and children’s utensils should be provided separately. not to be shared The caregivers must clean their hands before picking up food for the child to eat. and food must not have swarming flies Drinking water must be clean. Diapers or clothing contaminated with feces must be washed quickly. and dump the water into the toilet Do not dispose of it into the sewer.

3) School knows Notice a fever with red spots or rashes on the hands, feet, mouth. There may be sore mouth, drooling. This blister becomes a clear blister around the inflamed area and then ruptures into a superficial lesion. Symptoms subside and heal within 7-10 days. 4) The school is careful High fever, breathlessness, lethargy, muscle weakness If a child has such symptoms Please take him to see a doctor immediately.

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), regarding one-quarter of the global adult population is not physically active, less than 150 minutes/week. It is the leading cause of premature deaths of 5.5 percent of the world’s population, or regarding 3.2 million people per year, from stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure. various types of cancer, diabetes, and non-respiratory diseases.

The right time to have physical activity of each age.

1. Children aged 6-17 should have moderate physical activity. and cumulatively at least 420 minutes/week or cumulatively at least 60 minutes per day

2. Adults aged 18-64 should have moderate physical activity. Accumulate at least 150 minutes/week or cumulative level of at least 75 minutes/week.

3. People aged 64 years and over should have moderate physical activity. Accumulate at least 150 minutes/week along with activities that improve balance and flexibility.

Get fit with 3 exercises

1. Exercise for the fitness of the cardiovascular system such as walking, jogging, cycling, erobic dancing, rowing, swimming, etc.

2. Exercises for strength and endurance of muscles such as push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, etc., or you can use dumbbells, elastic as an accessory. This type of exercise People with high blood pressure should consult a doctor. and avoid activities that involve stiffness

3. Exercises for flexibility of muscles such as yoga will help relieve muscle tension and reduce back, neck, shoulder pain. Stretching should be done following warming up well. and should be stretched at the point where the tension is good don’t overdo it

Source: Department of Disease Control

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Disease Prevention and Control Office 11, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Invite people to join the HIV testing campaign Under the concept of “HIV, check quickly, know first, move on” ready to invite those with risky behavior Get tested for HIV Thai people can get tested for free twice a year to encourage people with HIV risk behaviors and the general public to get tested and know their infection status asap.

Dr. Sirilak Thaicharoen, Director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 11, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province said that on July 1 of every year It’s HIV Testing Day. which Thailand has a strong intention toEnd the AIDS problem by 2030 with three main goals: 1. Reduce the number of new HIV infections to no more than 1,000 per year 2. Reduce AIDS-related deaths to less than 4,000 and 3. Reduce AIDS. Discrimination related to HIV and gender down 90% from the original

According to the projected HIV situation in Thailand as of 2021, there are 520,345 people living with HIV and 491,017 people living with HIV who know their infection status, or a hundred. 94 each, and there are still some infected people whose infection status is still unknown. Because most people with HIV in the early stages do not show symptoms. It is only known if they are tested for HIV infection. Therefore, people should be encouraged to attend screening services to know their infection status. and enter the treatment system asap This will help improve the quality of life of people living with HIV. and reduce mortality in people with HIV

Sirilak Female M.D. added that For all Thai people who have an ID card all rights of treatment can detect infection HIV free twice a year in all hospitals under National Health Coverage. which can detect HIV infection and know the result within one day. In addition, there is another option. Currently, there are two types of HIV self-test, namely the fingertip blood test kit with results within 1 minute and the oral fluid test kit. Results are known within 20 minutes. Self-testing for HIV has the advantages of convenience, privacy, and convenience. You can check and know the results yourself. Suitable for those who want to know if they are infected or not but are unable to travel to the hospital. HIV self-testing kits can be purchased at most drugstores. But at present it may still be available for sale. does not cover the whole country

However, if the preliminary self-screening result is positive The results should be confirmed at the hospital to enter the treatment process. but if the test result is negative You will receive counseling for the prevention of HIV and other STDs. For more information, please contact the AIDS and STDs Division 0 2590 3291, Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422.