“Free Influenza Vaccinations for 7 Risk Groups in Bangkok: Book Now with Pao Tang App”

The Department of Disease Control and the NHSO invite gold patent holders from 7 risk groups to get seasonal influenza vaccination in 2023 from May 1 to August 31, or until the vaccine runs out to help build immunity. Reduce complications, serious illnesses and deaths together with Krungthai Bank Open for reservations for vaccination in advance, only in Bangkok via the Pao Tang app, starting April 17.

On April 16, 2023, Dr. Chadet Thammathatcha-aree, Secretary-General of the National Health Security Office, said that “seasonal influenza vaccination service” is a benefit to promote health and prevent disease under the “National Health Security Fund” (gold card). 30 to people in 7 risk groups continuously with the support of the Department of Disease Control and hospitals / nursing homes in the national health insurance system To build immunity that helps reduce severe complications and death from influenza

for this year Has provided the 2023 seasonal influenza vaccine for gold patent holders who belong to 7 risk groups free of charge. Determine the duration of the vaccination service. Starting from May 1 to August 31, 2023 or until the vaccine runs out.

As for the influenza vaccine that is injected to Thai people who are in 7 risk groups, this year is also a southern hemisphere vaccine recommended by the World Health Organization. Comprehensive protection against 3 strains of influenza virus (an A/Victoria/2570/2019 (H1N1) pdm09-like virus, an A/Darwin/9/2021 (H3N2)-like virus; and a B/Austria/1359417/2021 (B/Victoria lineage)-like virus.) were effective in preventing and enhancing immunity against influenza.

“Influenza is caused by infection with the influenza virus. There are epidemics during the rainy season and winter. People generally have few symptoms such as high fever, runny nose, cough, sore throat, headache, fatigue, and body aches. rhinitis Most of them will go away on their own. But for people who are at risk There can be serious and potentially fatal complications, such as pneumonia or pneumonia, encephalitis, so influenza vaccination is still necessary for people in this risk group. It also reduces confusion in the diagnosis of COVID-19. with continuous reports of patients And can help reduce the severity and reduce the death rate from COVID-19, and reiterate that this year the vaccine is limited, so anyone in the 7 risk groups should hurry up and get the vaccine as soon as possible, free of charge. any before the vaccine runs out,” said the secretary-general of the NHSO.

The right to get vaccinated against influenza

Dr. Chadet said that people from 7 risk groups who received the right to get influenza vaccination were: 1) pregnant women, gestational age of 4 months or more, 2) children aged 6 months to 2 years, 3) people with chronic diseases 7 Disease groups are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, kidney failure, cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and diabetes. (including symptomatic HIV-infected), 6) obese (weight > 100 kg or BMI > 35 kg/m2), and 7) people with mental retardation who cannot help themselves. In the case of pregnant women, influenza vaccines are available year-round.

In addition, to increase the convenience of receiving seasonal influenza vaccines Only in the Bangkok area, Dr. Chadet went on to say that the NHSO has collaborated with Krung Thai Bank Limited to allow people to use gold patents. Reiterated that only in the Bangkok area, you can reserve the right to vaccination in advance through the “Health Bag” on the Pao Tang application. From April 17 – August 31, 2023 or until the vaccine runs out For those who are inconvenient to book through the wallet app can be contacted at any service unit or hospital in the National Health Security System (gold card), whether it is a government hospital public health service centers in the Bangkok area and private clinics participating in the project Or a hospital according to your right to go to treatment on a regular basis It is recommended to call to make an appointment in advance. to reduce congestion in vaccination service

For those who live in other provinces outside Bangkok cannot be booked through the wallet app Booking appointments for services depends on the conditions of each service unit. Please inquire directly with the service unit for service inquiries.

Currently, the influenza vaccine is available for 7 risk groups. The service is available only for those who are eligible for the National Health Security (Gold Card 30 baht), while other treatment rights are waiting to be announced again.