Bangkok SSO Director Prepares Measures to Prevent and Control Influenza at Child Development Centers and Elderly Homes

General, Health28 Dec. 2023 17:06

Mr. Saenyakorn Ounmeesri, Director of the Social Development Office (SSO), Bangkok, spoke about the preparation of measures to prevent and control the spread of influenza at preschool child development centers in communities in Bangkok. and the Bang Khae Home for the Elderly 2 that the Primary Educational Service Area Office has asked for cooperation with the district office that has a mission to take care of preschool child development centers in the area to follow the measures and guidelines for prevention and control of influenza from the Communicable Disease Control Division, Department of Health. Bangkok by setting up a system to screen sick children before entering the center. If a child is found to be sick, separate the child and coordinate with the parents to take the child home. At the same time, basic care advice and understanding were given to parents. In cases where it is necessary to have sick children take time off from school, in addition, a protection system has been organized within the center, such as preparing hand washing stations and organizing teaching and learning in open areas. Natural wind can pass through easily. Provide your own drinking glass and eating spoon. Wearing a mask Regularly cleaning equipment that is in contact with each other. and publicize news about the epidemic situation of influenza. To raise awareness of the severity of the disease among young children. Including promoting knowledge to staff and giving advice to parents to strictly follow measures and guidelines for prevention and control of influenza. Emphasize wearing a mask when you are sick. To reduce the spread of infection Wash your hands often and avoid staying in crowded places for long periods of time.

For the Bang Khae 2 Elderly Home, we have implemented guidelines for measures to prevent influenza in the elderly. By continuously monitoring the situation of the influenza epidemic. He also urged staff caring for the elderly and the elderly to strictly follow influenza prevention measures, such as wearing masks. Wash your hands with alcohol. And monitor symptoms when the elderly have a fever, sore throat, cough, sneeze, or runny nose. If symptoms are severe, they can coordinate with nearby hospitals. At the same time, we educated staff and the elderly on how to prevent influenza. Including annual vaccination against influenza.

Origin: Bangkok

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2023-12-28 10:08:37

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