epidemic situationCOVID-19 it has started to go viral again which is according to the doctor’s prediction That the COVID will spread again in November-January which is the winter season. together with further relaxation measures which the Ministry of Public Health advises the public especially risk groups to receive the booster vaccination If 4 months have passed since the previous vaccination dose
At the same time, apart from COVID, the situationinfluence It also spread again and the symptoms of the disease were similar and different. flu vaccination still needed. Even if there is an injectioncovid vaccinealready because it is a different type of virus. But one more question arises. vaccinateCovid is gone. Will be able to injectflu vaccineWhen can it be done or can it be vaccinated at the same time?
Dr. Songkiat Udomphonwattana, the doctor, administrator of the Infectious page is very simple. If you have recovered from the COVID infection for 3 months or received the previous vaccination dose 3-4 months ago, you should go and get it.covid vaccine and flu without distance can be vaccinated against flu along with COVID vaccine (it is recommended to inject on each arm) especially people from risk groups to reduce the severity of the disease and reduce the risk of death from complications
flu shot How important is it during the COVID outbreak?
due to the flu and COVID-19 having similar symptoms It can influence the diagnosis. and medical treatment If a patient is infected with these 2 diseases at the same time it will make the disease more severe Further complications may occur. and have a higher chance of death
Therefore, get vaccinated againstinfluenceTherefore, it is necessary during the outbreak of COVID-19. Because if infected with COVID but received the flu shot earlier It will reduce treatment time. Reduce the severity of the disease from complications. and reduce the death rate
he reiterated it Together with the flu vaccine it can be givencovid vaccineYes, there is no space between the two vaccines.
When should I get the flu shot?
flu vaccine should be annual It is recommended to spray before the rainy season. (May) or before winter (During the month of October), which is the beginning of the flu epidemic season.
flu vaccine Who got a free shot?
- For patients with the following diseases or conditions
- Patients with 7 groups of chronic diseases, namely COPD, asthma, cerebrovascular disease, heart disease, renal failure, diabetes and cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
- Individuals 65 years of age or older
- Aphasia can’t help themselves
- People with thalassemia and immunocompromised people (including symptomatic HIV-infected people)
- people who are obese (Weight over 100 kilograms or BMI over 35 kilograms per square meter)
- Children from 6 months to 2 years
- Pregnant women 4 months or more
- Insured persons aged 50 and over, once for 1 person per year at a medical facility designated by the Social Security
COVID vaccination point
- institute of dermatology
Open to book a vaccination queue on Saturday, December 17, 2022 (no service on December 3, 10, 24, 31) in the meeting room on the 20th floor of the Dermatology Institute, working hours 9:00-15:00. and register at the injection point (enter)
- Thais/foreigners/aliens
- from 5 years
- each needle
- (The stimulus needle from the 3rd dose onwards must be spaced from the previous one.
- at least 120 days)
The types of vaccines available are: Pfizer purple cap, Pfizer orange cap
Book an injection in advance Click here
check registration results Friday December 16, 2022 via application “Bang Sue Vaccine” or at the Institute of Dermatology
