Schools and hospitals, both public and private, flock to announce ‘whooping cough warning’ after finding a spike in patients | MATICHON ONLINE

On December 5, reporters reported that After the news was reported about the outbreak of whooping cough in the southern region of Thailand. Most recently, there were 183 cumulative cases and 2 deaths. which are children under 1 year old, causing various agencies Continuously issue warning notices about the whooping cough epidemic, such as government hospitals. Private hospital Anti-fake news center, school, child care center health expert Through online channels such as Facebook, TikTok and others, along with joining the campaign for pregnant women to get vaccinated against whooping cough. To build immunity for the fetus Especially in the area of ​​3 southern border provinces where the vaccine coverage rate is less than 80% and the number of patients is continuously increasing.

By last December 1st Dr. Chonnan Srikaew Minister of Public Health Revealed to the reporter “Matichon” that on November 22nd His Royal Highness Prince Kanitthathirachao Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Upanayika Director of the Thai Red Cross Society His Majesty traveled to Wat Don Mun, Du Tai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nan Province, to perform the royal merit-making ceremony by donating the Kathin Robes to the Thai Red Cross Society for the year 2023, where he had the opportunity to meet His Majesty. As Minister of Public Health, His Majesty closely follows public health news. Therefore, the King has asked more about the outbreak of whooping cough found in children. Especially the southern area He was very concerned about this matter.

Later on December 2 Mr. Karom Phonphonklang Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office revealed that from the situation of the whooping cough outbreak in Thailand, there are a large number of people infected with whooping cough in the three southern border provinces. There are more than 100 confirmed cases, all of whom have not been vaccinated before. and report information confirming that One child, only 18 days old, has died from whooping cough infection.

“The government is concerned about life safety issues. and public health especially the impact of disease on children It is recommended that people wear masks to prevent whooping cough. The most important thing is vaccination, but if you are already infected you must treat the symptoms according to the symptoms. Because it is a disease that can be treated But you must see a doctor in time. To receive a rapid diagnosis of the disease to prevent infection from spreading to the lungs,” Mr. Karom said.