Disease Control Department, Ministry of Public Health The free flu vaccination campaign for people in 7 risk groups will start on 1 May 2024 to prepare for the rainy season. which may increase the spread of the influenza virus You can get the influenza vaccine at government health facilities. and private hospitals near your home that participate in the National Health Security Program
Today (30 April 2024) Dr Thongchai Keeratihatthayakorn, Director General of the Department of Disease Control, discussed the flu situation in Thailand. From January 1 – April 29, 2024, 123,739 cases of influenza were reported 190.63 per 100,000 people Five patients died. And the largest number of patients can be found between August and November. This is the season when the flu started in the rainy season. Because the weather has changed during this time. and it is about to enter the rainy season It is the flu epidemic season. There is a vaccine to prevent this disease, which is recommended to be injected once a year before the out season. Especially in risk groups It will help reduce the severity of the illness. hospital stay and death from complications of influenza
For this year’s seasonal influenza vaccine, the Ministry of Public Health’s Disease Control Division is working with the National Health Security Office (NHSO) to provide seasonal flu vaccination services. For fiscal year 2024, the amount is 4.51 million doses, with the vaccination campaign starting between May 1 and August 31, 2024 or until the vaccine runs out. In this regard, all Thai citizens with treatment rights who are in 7 risk groups can receive flu vaccination services for the year 2024, including: 1. Pregnant women, 4 pregnant months or older (given throughout the year) 2. Children aged 6 months with thalassemia and those with immune system problems (Including people with HIV who have symptoms) 6. Obesity (weight more than 100 kilograms or Body Mass Index more than 35 kilograms per square meter) and 7. Mentally disabled people who cannot help themselves. In addition, vaccines are being prepared for medical and public health workers who are at risk of exposure to the flu at work.
Dr. Thongchai added: The World Health Organization recommends annual influenza vaccination. Because the influenza virus changes outbreak patterns every year. People in risk groups should get the flu vaccine every year. before the epidemic season to reduce the severity of the disease and reduce the risk of death from complications. Therefore, we would like to invite people in that risk group. You can get the flu vaccine for free at government health facilities. and private hospitals near your home that participate in the National Health Security Program and for the convenience of People at risk You can call to make an appointment with the service unit in advance. To know the exact date and time of service At the same time, we ask for the cooperation of the people to strictly follow disease prevention measures. Emphasis on wearing a mask, keeping distance, and washing hands often to prevent the flu. For more information, contact the Disease Control Department hotline, call 1422.
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Information from: Division of Epidemiology/Office of Risk Communication, Division of Disease Control
30/04/2024
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