35 Department of Medical Services hospitals kick off LAAB injection campaign and booster vaccination. Increase immunity, reduce serious illness and death. Rama’s doctor emphasized that LAAB is another option for vulnerable groups. Immune deficiency, cancer, kidney failure, ask your doctor Register through the hospital near your home
Dr. Weerawut Imsamran, Deputy Director General of Medical Services Department The COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Launch, LAAB Vaccination and Finished Immunization Kit, said on 27 December at Rajavithi Hospital that after LAAB was launched in July, up to now, 26,000 people have been injected from the 2.5 hundred thousand doses prepared. patients Then review to expand to use more risk groups. Both groups receive immunosuppressant drugs such as HIV cancer to allow access to more patients. Including seniors over 70 who have received the vaccine for more than 6 months. The injected group had very few side effects. But the COVID prevention efficiency is up to 80% in 6 months, so we have to campaign for the target group to turn to the service.
“Today, 35 Department of Medical Services hospitals across the country began using LAAB at the same time as an alternative campaign in conjunction with the COVID vaccination recall. Including other contracted hospitals also arrange service can contact In the past, it could be because the public didn’t know much about it so they have to advertise. Including having to rely on the doctors treating patients to help advertise them,” said Dr. Weerawut.
As for the COVID infection, it is expected that there will be more in the new year. because there will be a movement of people There are more activities, than last November the statistics There are 3,957 new patients in the last 7 days, an average of 565 cases per day, 432 cases of pneumonia and 252 intubations, 65 deaths, but the last 7 days in December. 2,900 new cases remain, but intubation and deaths remain unchanged. There are still groups that need attention and need to receive booster vaccination and the LAAB.
Dr Weerawut said bed occupancy is currently at 12%, it is expected that after the new year there could be more people infected in the form of a small wave outbreak. The department continues to monitor the situation. And be prepared to face both beds, medicines, medical supplies, adequate support He also urged people to comply with DMHTT measures, even if they have been receiving the vaccine in 2-3 doses for more than 4 months and then asked for a recall.
The Ministry of Public Health has a policy to provide booster vaccination services. Reduce serious illness and death, while LAAB is another way to help gain immunity immediately. Prevent serious disease and reduce death in various risk groups. Upon entering the body, it will be able to resist the disease immediately. which foreign countries are used all over the world. And there is also a registration of immunity in various vulnerable groups. at risk of death Research confirms that it can prevent infection and death.
During the event, there was also a discussion “Finding Answers to Combat COVID” by Prof. Sasisopin, MD Kiatburanakun Department of Internal Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital of Medical Faculty stated that for the difference between LAAB and COVID vaccine A vaccine is a substance that, when ingested in a certain way, There are injectable and oral forms, like the drops of polio when I was a kid. It will cause the body to build immunity. It takes about 2 weeks for the body to fully build immunity. But it will also depend on each person. Some people have very high immunity. But some people are not tall, while LAAB is a long-acting instant immunity. Once ingested, it is ready for immediate use. Useful for immunocompromised people Immediate use of antihistamines
“If the body is healthy COVID vaccination is better, while LAAB is suitable for people who cannot be vaccinated, such as those with allergies or immune deficiencies, such as cancer patients. End-stage renal disease including the elderly vulnerable group Why can’t I get vaccinated. Or after accepting it, the immune system will not increase,” said Prof. Sasisopin.
For the LAAB injection method, there are 2 vials, one with 1.5cc, injected into each hip. once injection Study results showed that it was effective for 6 months, preventing 83% of COVID-19, but will it be longer or not wait for information that is followed up continuously? As for the COVID vaccine, the immune system is injected. But for a while the landscape will fall away. It is the origin of the stimulating campaign, which is supposed to be injected for 4 months. Especially the 608 group
Ms Chidchonnee Kosolpatthanadurong Acting head of pharmaceutical group Rajavithi Hospital said group of patients could not receive general vaccination Able to contact doctor having fever for doctor to decide whether Deserves vaccination or LAAB after the visit Doctors will register in the system of various hospitals out of which Rajavithi hospital has a registration desk. by patients receiving services of Rajavithi Hospital can contact and register immediately. People in other provinces can contact Hospital under the province’s Department of Medicine or hospital near home. Each hospital will have a service system.
As for the side effects of using LAAB, most of them are pain and soreness at the injection site. which is a common symptom, found about 1.3 – 1.4% or 100 people who received LAAB will experience 2 1/2 symptoms so don’t worry as there is research backing it up few side effects Mild and self healing
