“Measles Outbreak Alert: 5 Provinces with Highest Morbidity Rate Among Children”

Opened 5 provinces with the highest “measles” disease among children from birth to 4 years old, the highest morbidity rate of 35%, no cluster outbreaks found Expect to see more sick this week. Flu-like symptoms include fever, dry cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash. Emphasize taking your children to get vaccinated.

On April 25, the Department of Disease Control published a weekly prognosis and health threat. for the 16th week, from 23 to 29 April 2023, that the measles situation in Thailand in 2022, there were 230 measles cases reported, and in 2023 from 1 Jan. to 19 Apr. 2023, there were There were 79 measles cases, equivalent to a case rate of 0.12 per 100,000 population. No deaths were reported. The highest morbidity rate was the age group from birth – 4 years old, 35.44%, the age group 25-34 years old, 18.99% and the age group 35-44 years old, 16.46% respectively. The provinces with the top 5 highest morbidity rates were Yasothon, Phuket, Yala, Narathiwat and Bangkok. No cluster outbreaks were found. But found that measles has been reported abroad. 2 patients with a history of returning from Thailand

Prognosis for this week It is expected that during this period there will be a chance to meet measles patients. Because measles is transmitted through the respiratory tract. The patient will have flu-like symptoms, such as fever, dry cough, runny nose, and red eyes. After about 3-4 days of fever, a red rash will begin to appear on the face. then spread to arms and legs About 1-2 days after the rash appears, the fever will begin to decrease. In some patients, severe complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis can cause death.

This disease can be prevented by vaccination against measles (MMR) since childhood. It is recommended to receive 2 doses, the first dose at the age of 9-12 months and the second dose at the age of 2 and a half years. Vaccination is less than 95%. It is recommended that people bring their children to be vaccinated according to the specified criteria. When symptoms of fever, cough and rash appear, you should see a doctor immediately. When measles is diagnosed Should stop school or work 4 days after the rash appears. In crowded places such as prisons and military camps, screening and segregation of measles patients should be done. to prevent the spread of the disease