Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control reveals that the situation of “dengue fever” in Thailand has passed the peak of the epidemic in July, and the trend across the country has started to decrease. except some provinces Advise every home with pregnant women to eliminate mosquito breeding sites. anti mosquito bites Dengue and Zika infections. Reduce the risk of a small head
On September 4, Dr. Sophon Iamsirithaworn Deputy Director General Department of Disease Control Discussing the situation of dengue fever in Thailand that dengue is a disease that spreads during the rainy season. But we found that the overall situation of dengue fever in Thailand increased to the highest point since last month Last Jul. During the 1-2 weeks of the month, it’s almost 2 months now, except for some provinces where there is still an outbreak. But the overall picture of the country has improved. However, people are advised to take care of their health. Get rid of Aedes mosquito larvae in households, surrounding houses and communities because of diseases carried by Aedes mosquitoes. In addition to dengue hemorrhagic fever, Zika and Chikungunya are also present. would like to communicate that pregnant women in areas across the country In addition to general health care may need to prevent mosquito bites. to reduce the risk of both dengue and Zika Because if infected with Zika during pregnancy May have the opportunity to give birth to a child with a small head. because the brain does not grow and development will be delayed
“It is now recommended that homes with pregnant women be protected against mosquito bites. Especially in your own home, there must be no Aedes mosquitoes or a mosquito breeding ground. Reports of pregnant women infected with Zika are constantly coming in. Approximately 1-2 cases per week. In infants who were born with a small head for a long time. We also need to monitor growth and development. But prevention since pregnancy is not bitten by mosquitoes is the most important, “said Dr. Sophon.
2023-09-04 07:55:00
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