Dengue Fever Cases on the Rise in 2023, 1.9 Times Increase

Dengue Fever Cases on the Rise in 2023, 1.9 Times Increase

The Department of Disease Control reveals that in 2023, the dengue fever situation increased 1.9 times, with the highest number of patients in the 5-14 year age group, with deaths every week. It is recommended to expedite the prevention of dengue fever by applying mosquito repellent to all patients. February 6, 2024 Dr. Thongchai Keerati … Read more

COVID-19 Illness Trend on the Rise: Department of Disease Control Reports Increase in Hospitalizations and Deaths

COVID-19 Illness Trend on the Rise: Department of Disease Control Reports Increase in Hospitalizations and Deaths

Department of Disease Control reveals “COVID” illness trend is increasing. Last week, 718 people were sick and treated in hospitals, 11 people died. The rate of serious illness and death was higher. In the “elderly” group who had not received the vaccine, the JN.1 strain was found, with symptoms similar to a cold. No increase … Read more

Dengue Fever Warning 2024: High Sickness Rate Continues

Dengue Fever Warning 2024: High Sickness Rate Continues

The Department of Disease Control warns that “dengue fever” will continue to spread throughout the year. The rate of sickness continues to be high. before decreasing And there will be another outbreak during the rainy season. The situation in 2024 is no different from 2023, emphasizing that adults are at risk of severe symptoms. Because … Read more

Department of Disease Control is concerned about “dengue fever” outbreak during Loy Krathong. Warning to temples, schools, and factories to eliminate “Aedes mosquito larvae”

Department of Disease Control is concerned about “dengue fever” outbreak during Loy Krathong.  Warning to temples, schools, and factories to eliminate “Aedes mosquito larvae”

The Department of Disease Control warns temples, schools, and factories to get rid of “Aedes mosquito larvae” to prevent “dengue fever” for fear of spreading the disease during festivals such as Kathin, Pha Pha offering, and Loi Krathong. On November 26, Dr. Thongchai Keeratihatthayakorn Acting Director-General of the Department of Disease Control Said after going … Read more

Addressing the Increase in Dengue Fever Cases and Preventing Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Addressing the Increase in Dengue Fever Cases and Preventing Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Dr. Thongchai Keeratihatthayakorn Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Dengue fever cases have been found since the beginning of the year until now, with reports of cases increasing continuously. Illness is increasing in every age group. But the large group included children. School age to working age, age range 5-34 years, and more … Read more

COVID-19 Weekly Update: Decreasing Cases, Increased Influenza, and Vaccination Progress

The Department of Disease Control reports the weekly COVID-19 situation, indicating that data for the 38th week between 10-16 September 2023 had 234 new patients hospitalized, a daily average of 33 cases per day, accumulated sickness since the beginning of 2023. at 33,365 cases, while 106 cases were reported among seriously ill patients with pneumonia … Read more

Rise in Smallpox Cases in Thailand: Co-Infection with HIV and Treatment Options

Rise in Smallpox Cases in Thailand: Co-Infection with HIV and Treatment Options

Keypoints: situationsmallpox apeThat has increased from about 1 year ago, there were more than 20 patients, but during June-July 2023 met hundreds of patients and co-infected with HIV, althoughsmallpox apeIt can be treated according to the symptoms and can be cured by itself. But the relationship that doesn’t know me, doesn’t know you is the … Read more

Recovery Period and Recommendations for Dengue Fever Patients

Recovery Period and Recommendations for Dengue Fever Patients

3. recovery period The patient began to feel better. Blood pressure started to stabilize. urine comes out began to return to have more appetite, abdominal pain, flatulence decreased, more energy The total duration of dengue is approximately 7-10 days. Recommendations for taking care of patients with dengue fever The basics for caring for patients with … Read more

Emerging Outbreak of Smallpox in Thailand: Increase in Cases and Prevention Measures

Emerging Outbreak of Smallpox in Thailand: Increase in Cases and Prevention Measures

According to the Department of Disease Control, smallpox is an emerging contagious disease in Thailand. The first patient was found in July 2022. Currently, there are 91 reported cases in Thailand and the trend continues to increase. In June 2023, 48 cases were found, 41 of them Thais, 7 foreigners, mostly living in Bangkok (38 … Read more

The Importance of Vigilance during Thailand’s Rainy Season: Dengue Fever and COVID-19 Comparison and Statistics

The Importance of Vigilance during Thailand’s Rainy Season: Dengue Fever and COVID-19 Comparison and Statistics

The situation in Thailand when entering the period rainy season Of course, what follows and must be vigilant is health ailments that occurred during this period It was found that there were many diseases together, both Influenza, pneumonia, hand foot and mouth disease etc., but 2 diseases that should be especially careful, that is Dengue … Read more