The Office of Disease Prevention and Control 12, Songkhla Province (SKOR.12 Songkhla) warns to be careful of measles in the lower southern region. After finding more measles patients Young children if not vaccinated Risk of life threatening. Emphasize that parents have their children vaccinated to the full extent according to the criteria.
Dr. Chalermphon Osotpromma, director of the Songkhla Provincial Disease Prevention and Control Office 12, said measles cases tend to be higher in areas with low vaccine coverage. As for the measles situation in Thailand (1 Jan. – 22 Feb. 2024), 140 cases were reported in Health Zone 12 (1 Jan. – 24 Feb. 2024). ) found 64 patients, the highest in Pattani Province with 58 cases, followed by Yala with 3 cases and Songkhla with 3 cases. High numbers of patients were found in the age range of 0 – 4 years and it was found that most patients had not received the vaccine according to the specified criteria ( 71.9 percent)
Measles is an infection of the measles virus (Measles) in the respiratory system. The patient will develop a rash on the skin along with a fever. It can be found at all ages and is most common in young children aged 0 – 6 years. Especially children who are not vaccinated can spread the virus and are very contagious. Through the air or direct contact with the patient’s mucus and saliva.
measles patient Will begin to have a fever Approximately 10 – 12 days after infection, in the initial stages symptoms will be similar to the flu. They are often hot and may have a fever as high as 40 degrees Celsius, with a runny nose, frequent coughing, sore throat, and red, greasy eyes. After about 3 – 5 days, a red rash will appear on the face, above the hairline, and then spread to the body, arms, and legs. Some people may have blisters. Red with white in the middle up in the cheek You should immediately see a doctor. If there are severe and complicated conditions to receive timely treatment
“Measles can be prevented. By taking your children to get 2 shots of MMR (Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine), the first shot at 9 – 12 months of age and the second shot at 1 year and 6 months of age. Can prevent measles, mumps, and rubella.”
SK 12 Songkhla cares about the children of the people. who have not yet been vaccinated against measles Should be brought for vaccination immediately. at the nearby public health facility for free, and if a child under your care has a fever, cough, red eyes, and a red rash on the face and body Separate children from contact with other children for a period of 1 week while adhering to DMH principles of keeping a distance and wearing a mask. And wash your hands often if you have questions about measles. You can ask for more information at the Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422.
2024-03-05 03:41:58
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