Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health People are reminded to be careful about sharing food and water. After finding an outbreak of acute diarrhea caused by norovirus in schools, it was recommended to adhere to the principles “Eat cooked-hot-clean” prevents illness from food- and water-borne diseases.
Today (10 November 2023) Dr. Thongchai Keerati Hatthayakorn Acting Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that schools are now open for the semester. It is a time when students gather in groups to do activities. and have food and water together If food and water are not clean Contaminated with food and water borne pathogens. Including bacteria, viruses, parasites, along with the humid and cool weather. Suitable for the growth of some pathogens. especially viruses Therefore, it can cause illness with acute diarrhea.
Information from the Epidemiology Division, Department of Disease Control, acute diarrhea situation. From 1 Jan. – 31 Oct. ’23, 610,362 patients were found nationwide, with 1 death. Information from the outbreak news monitoring program on November 3, 2023 was notified of an outbreak of acute diarrhea in clusters in a school from norovirus. There were 103 patients, including 88 students and 15 staff. Most cases have symptoms of vomiting, fever, and diarrhea. This infection is common during the winter. Can be transmitted from direct contact with sick people. Eating contaminated food and water Touching contaminated surfaces or objects and putting them in your mouth without washing your hands. It causes abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Contamination is often found in drinking water, ice, and unheated food such as fresh fruits and vegetables, etc. Therefore, teachers should emphasize this. Cooks, students, and the public must follow hygiene principles. Especially in schools or places where there are large groups of people. Because there is a risk of illness from food and waterborne diseases.
Dr. Sophon Iamsirithaworn Deputy Director General of the Department of Disease Control Added that When sick with acute diarrhea Initial treatment recommended By drinking mineral salt solution (ORS) to prevent dehydration that can result in shock and death. If symptoms do not improve or have severe symptoms, such as having watery stools or blood in stools Or vomiting a lot, dry mouth, little or no urine output. Shortness of breath, etc. You should immediately go to a public health facility.
In this regard, preventive measures must adhere to the principles “Eat cooked-hot-clean” as follows: 1) Eat cooked food that has been freshly cooked. Do not eat raw or undercooked food. 2) Hot, cooked food that has been stored for more than 2 hours must be thoroughly heated before eating every time. 3) Clean. Wash your hands thoroughly with water and soap every time before cooking. before eating and after going to the bathroom or touching dirt including choosing to consume drinking water Standard clean ice Has the FDA or GMP mark or drink boiled water. For drinking water, the filter cabinet is regularly cleaned and inspected for quality. Filter regularly for safety. It should be done every time before cooking or assembling or ask for more information at the Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422.
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Information from: Epidemiology Division/General Communicable Disease Division/Risk Communication Bureau, Department of Disease Control.
November 10, 2023
2023-11-11 11:57:05
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