Deputy government spokesman warns people to watch out for flu outbreaks during festival Reiterate that Mor.33 and Mor.39 policyholders, aged 50 and over, can avail free flu vaccination entitlement until 31 December.
Today (December 27), Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson of Prime Minister’s Office revealed that apart from COVID-19 that they still need to be careful There is also a seasonal disease, the new influenza A (H1N1), especially during the meeting. Do activities together with people on New Year’s Eve and welcome the new year. It turned out there was an outbreak easily. for inattention. If you are not relieved, ask to treat according to symptoms and keep an eye out for symptoms. If symptoms don’t improve, see a doctor right away.
Ms. Ratchada said so from information from the Department of Disease Control. found that “flu vaccination during the COVID-19 epidemic In addition to reducing the severity of the disease. and death from flu complications It also reduces the increased risk of death from infection from both diseases and reduces the hospitalization rate of patients with flu.Especially people from 7 risk groups, including pregnant women (recommended for flu vaccination after 4 months of pregnancy), children aged 6 months to 2 years, people with 7 groups of chronic diseases (chronic lung disease obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, heart disease, renal insufficiency, cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and diabetes) The elderly 65 years of age and older should receive influenza vaccination.
The National Insurance Office Has extended the period of free flu vaccination service at no cost To section 33 insurers and section 39 insurers who have turned 50 or over under their once a year entitlements year, from the original expiration on August 31, 2022, has been extended to December 31, 2022 to take care of the insurer provide access to the right to provide flu vaccination services
“Insured persons aged 50 and over are encouraged to exercise their right to be vaccinated against influenza. able to receive services at a medical facility under Social Security rights Contacting the hospital in advance for vaccination appointments before receiving service. for good health. Ask the Social Security Office for more information. Telephone number 0 2956 2500-10 Website www.sso.go.th or call the 1506 hotline,” Ms Ratchada stressed.
