Revealing the results of the survey, 1 in 3 Thai people still want to get “Covid-19 Vaccine” if it is available for free

Associate Professor Dr. Saengduean Munsom Thailand Health University (THOHUN) network coordinator and lecturer at the Faculty of Tropical Medicine. Mahidol University said that the results of the survey show that the preparation of the COVID-19 vaccine to the population, especially medical workers and groups at risk 608 should be done in conjunction with educate and continuously create a correct understanding of the role of vaccines. by One Health University Network in Thailand Policy recommendations were presented in 3 approaches as follows:

1. Communicate so that the public understands continued on the importance of vaccines It emphasizes the role of vaccines in preventing serious illness and death. Especially the 608 risk groups, which public health organizations such as the World Health Organization It is still recommended to get the vaccine every year. Because of the COVID-19 virus there is rapid mutation. And immunity from vaccination will decrease over time.
2. Get and keep vaccinations to vulnerable groups of people and medical staff To prepare to respond if the emergency situation becomes more dangerous.
3. Coordination of cooperation in screening and check for false information Ready to disseminate accurate information to the public in a timely manner. By coming together from different departments, especially medical groups. and the media sector To strengthen the protective barrier to receiving health news This could affect the safety and good health of people across the country.

Even in the current COVID-19 disease it is considered a local disease. But a report from the Department of Disease Control found that the number of infected people continues to increase every season. Especially groups at risk who have severe symptoms and need to be hospitalized. Including deaths too. Public health agencies must continue to monitor the situation.

“Prepare for and manage risks that may affect Thailand’s health security. This time the study As well as aiming to assess people’s knowledge and understanding. It also aims to support government agencies in planning effective communications. and planning to prevent future outbreaks. “