Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Revealing the number of dengue fever patients from the beginning of January until the end of October. More than 120,000 patients have been found. Most recently, a survey of Aedes mosquito larvae found that the temple is still the place with the highest Aedes larvae index. During the period after the end of the Buddhist Lent, there are merit-making festivals where people gather, such as the Kathin ceremony, Pha Pha ceremony, and Loi Krathong. The outbreak of dengue fever may increase. Request that relevant agencies together with civil society continue to be vigilant. and help eliminate breeding grounds for Aedes mosquito larvae.
Today (12 November 2023) Dr. Thongchai Keeratihatthayakorn Acting Director-General of the Department of Disease Control Mentioning the situation of dengue fever this year from January 1 – November 1, 2023, there were 123,081 patients, including 139 deaths. This year’s patients were found to be 3.4 times higher than last year during the same period. More patients increased in the latest week to 3,613 cases, and the highest death rate was in the 25-34 year age group, although reported cases decreased. But in some areas there are still outbreaks. What is worrisome is During this time, Thailand has continuous merit-making festivals after the end of the Buddhist Lent, such as the Kathin ceremony, Pha Pha ceremony, and Loi Krathong. These festivals will have many people going to temples to make merit. Emphasize management to keep the temple free of breeding grounds for Aedes mosquito larvae. and prevent mosquito bites In addition, it is the opening period for educational institutions all over the country. The most recent information is to monitor the situation by surveying Aedes mosquito larvae to assess the risk of Aedes mosquitoes in the 7R main areas, which are Dhamma groups (temples/mosques/churches), hotels/resorts, greenhouses (houses/buildings), schools, industrial factories. Hospitals and government offices found that temples are the places where the highest number of mosquito larvae are found, at 60.9 percent, followed by factories/surrounding places at 55.6 percent and schools at 46.0 percent, respectively. Therefore, they are at risk of outbreaks. Contagious disease carried by Aedes mosquitoes We must ask those involved to cooperate in managing the environment so that it does not become a breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes. Expedite the elimination of mosquito larvae in various standing water containers, such as buckets/basins in bathrooms. Saucers for decorative plant pots, vases for worship, spotted betel vases/lotus basins Old car tires arranged as a living garden and garbage in the surrounding area, etc.
Dr. Thongchai said, “I would like to emphasize to provide knowledge that dengue fever is caused by infection with 4 strains of dengue virus. Therefore, one person can get dengue fever 4 times and if re-infected from a different strain. Breeding is at risk of causing more severe symptoms. If you find someone suspected of having dengue fever, such as having a high fever, after taking fever reducing medicine the fever has not decreased for more than 2 days, red face, red eyes, abdominal pain, black diarrhea. bleeding gums or nosebleed If you suspect you may have dengue fever, don’t let it go. Hurry and get treatment. It will help reduce the chance of death. In this regard, patients should prevent mosquito bites by applying mosquito repellent. And quickly get rid of mosquitoes in the house to prevent further transmission of dengue infection to others.”
Dr. Thongchai further said that for risk factors, the Ministry of Public Health has a rapid diagnostic test kit that can be tested at Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospitals (Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospitals). If diagnosed and treated quickly, it will help prevent shock symptoms from occurring. It can cause death. Importantly, when you have a fever, do not buy NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or aspirin. Do not take them because they will cause you to bleed easily. Use the basic medicine. Take paracetamol first. However, the investigation into the cause of the death also found a risk factor that needs to be emphasized, namely the delay in receiving a diagnosis in adults. A number of patients often have underlying diseases that increase their risk. such as cirrhosis from chronic alcoholism in men. During menstruation in women The risk factor for death in children was found to be obesity.
Asking for the public’s cooperation to help eliminate Aedes mosquito breeding grounds. By following the measure “3 Keep, 3 Diseases Prevented”, that is, keep the house clean. Improve the environment in and around your home. To be orderly sunlight reaches Do not let there be dark corners where mosquitoes can rest. Collect garbage around the house so that it is not a breeding ground for mosquitoes. And collect water, tightly closing the lid of the water container. Manage the container so that there is no standing water. Change the water in the vase every week. Prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs Another option is to prevent mosquito bites. By applying mosquito repellent lotion, sleeping under a mosquito net, and using mosquito repellent coils. and wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants There are currently two types of dengue fever vaccine registered in Thailand. It is an alternative vaccine that is available in the private sector. We are following up on safety and effectiveness data in the actual field to consider using it as a combined measure to prevent Aedes mosquitoes. For more information, call the Department of Disease Control hotline 1422.
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Information from: Division of Insect-borne Diseases/Risk Communication Office, Department of Disease Control
November 12, 2023
2023-11-12 13:02:33
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