Sunday, October 8, 2023, 6:00 a.m.
Ministry of Education is afraid of the flu.
Spread into school
Remind educational institutions
Be careful of spreading infection.
Ministry of Education concerned about influenza outbreak Remind educational institutions to watch out for the spread of infection. Arrange the school environment appropriately.
From the case of Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong, a physician specializing in respiratory system diseases. Vichaiyut Hospital Revealing information from Vichaiyut Hospital that tracks respiratory infectious diseases. The spread of COVID-19 virus was found to be stable, with influenza, RSV, hMPV, and dengue fever increasing. The influenza virus has overtaken the Covid-19 virus for 2 months now. During this time, many children and adults are sick with viral respiratory infections, with symptoms of fever, cough, sore throat, and runny nose. It is impossible to distinguish between influenza, RSV, hMPV, and Covid. -19 or other viruses must be sent for laboratory testing. So you can tell which one is infected.
Mr. Siriphong Angkhasakulkiat A Ministry of Education spokesperson said that this period coincides with the rainy season. This is the season when the flu is spreading again. Especially in educational institutions, it is a high-risk community. Because there are densely packed people There may be a spread of infection, with Pol. Gen. Permpoon Chidchob, Minister of Education, being concerned and urging schools to And educational institutions strictly follow the measures to prevent and control influenza of the Department of Disease Control. To reduce sickness rates Reduce complications Reduce the spread of infection and death
First, there should be a system for screening sick children. The method used to screen children depends on each child’s age. School characteristics and organizing school activities, such as screening sick children in the morning If children are found to have symptoms consistent with influenza, such as fever, cough, sore throat, the school should separate them from the larger group. Put a hygienic mask on the child. Let sick children stay in prepared accommodations. and contact the parents to come pick them up and take them home to care for them By stopping school and staying at home until recovered. And if there is a large outbreak May consider closing educational institutions To reduce disease outbreaks and the spread of infection. Using shared discretion between local public health officials. Educational institution administrators and the school board Including the parent network
The school environment, even though it’s a school break Please keep inspecting, taking care of, and managing appropriately, such as preparing a hand washing station. (Water with soap or alcohol gel), especially in bathrooms and cafeterias. along with promoting desirable behaviors such as proper hand washing Encourage students to wash their hands regularly with liquid soap after touching various materials and to wear masks whenever they are sick. The study location should be an area with good ventilation or natural breezes that can pass easily. Equipment that is frequently touched is cleaned, such as stair railings and computer players. Regular drinking water dispenser And clean it with water and soap or detergent or general cleaning fluid. Focusing on cleaning during the time before class, lunch break, and after school.
In addition, schools can raise awareness of epidemic surveillance in schools and communities, such as organizing educational exhibitions. Recommendations for prevention and control of influenza Encourage students and parents to put it into practice. Including creating understanding of educational institution policies. To support participation in surveillance, prevention, and control of influenza. as well as promoting serious and regular exercise To build immunity for the bodies of students and school personnel.
2023-10-07 23:00:00
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