The Rising Threat of Influenza: New Strains and Increased Cases in 2023, and What You Need to Know for 2024

The Rising Threat of Influenza: New Strains and Increased Cases in 2023, and What You Need to Know for 2024

‘Influenza’ is closer than you think and anyone can get infected. In 2023, there were 3 times more cases than in 2022. Meanwhile, the strains in the outbreak change every year. Keypoint: Influenza: Each year there may be new strains. more, which in 2023 there are 2 groups of 4 strains, namely strains A / … Read more

Understanding the Strains of Influenza and Ways to Prevent and Treat the Flu

Understanding the Strains of Influenza and Ways to Prevent and Treat the Flu

There are many strains of influenza. The influenza strain A is subdivided into 2 strains: H1N1, H3N2 and strain B is subdivided into 2 strains: Victoria, Yamagata, causing the influenza outbreak that will occur to have 4 strains, which this year has a lot of outbreaks. is Influenza A is more common than influenza B. … Read more

Ministry of Education Urges Educational Institutions to Prevent Flu Outbreaks

Ministry of Education Urges Educational Institutions to Prevent Flu Outbreaks

Sunday, October 8, 2023, 6:00 a.m. Ministry of Education is afraid of the flu. Spread into school Remind educational institutions Be careful of spreading infection. Ministry of Education concerned about influenza outbreak Remind educational institutions to watch out for the spread of infection. Arrange the school environment appropriately. From the case of Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong, … Read more

Expert Advice on Children’s Health: Preventing Respiratory Diseases, Weightlifting Misconceptions, and Treating Styes

Santo Domingo.- Dr. Luly Gil answers concerns about children’s health. How can I prevent respiratory diseases due to climate change? What can I give or do to my 6-month-old baby? The doctor explained that insisting on vaccination since there is currently an outbreak of type B influenza in children, added that by vaccinating children there … Read more

The Rainy Season and Influenza Outbreak: Prevention Strategies and When to Seek Medical Attention

The Rainy Season and Influenza Outbreak: Prevention Strategies and When to Seek Medical Attention

The rainy season has arrived, along with the outbreak of both influenza A and B strains. How can we prevent it? And when should you see a doctor? An informative article by Dr. Puangrat Tangthitikul, a specialist in respiratory medicine and respiratory crisis. Internal Medicine Center Nawawet Hospital discusses symptoms of the disease for surveillance. … Read more

Influenza Cases on the Rise: Doctor Chonnan Urges Vaccination for at-risk Groups

Influenza Cases on the Rise: Doctor Chonnan Urges Vaccination for at-risk Groups

“Doctor Chonnan” reveals that influenza patients are continuously increasing. It was stated that since the beginning of the year, 180,000 cases have been found, with 4 deaths. It is recommended that people in 7 at-risk groups get vaccinated against influenza to help reduce the risk. 2 October 2023 Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health … Read more

The Importance of Wearing Masks to Prevent Respiratory Infections: Rising Influenza Cases in Thailand

The Importance of Wearing Masks to Prevent Respiratory Infections: Rising Influenza Cases in Thailand

Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) said that after Thailand Announcement of COVID-19 disease It is a contagious disease that must be monitored. Since 1 Oct. 2022, people have chosen to wear masks voluntarily. It was found that the trend of respiratory infectious diseases especially influenza increased more than … Read more

Ministry of Public Health Prepares to Propose Inclusion of Favipiravir as Essential Medicine for Influenza Treatment

Ministry of Public Health Prepares to Propose Inclusion of Favipiravir as Essential Medicine for Influenza Treatment

Saturday, September 30, 2023, 6:00 a.m. pushfavipiravir Cure ‘influenza’ Ministry of Public Health prepares to propose Enter the main drug account The Ministry of Public Health is preparing to push “favipiravir” onto the national list of essential medicines. Used to treat influenza in addition to oseltamivir. It will be proposed to the academic committee. Ministry … Read more

The Severe Influenza Epidemic in Thailand: High Cases, Shortage of Antiviral Medication

From the severe influenza epidemic situation According to information from the Department of Disease Control Ministry of Public Health Data found from 1 January – 9 September 2023, there were 154,829 cases of influenza, the rate of illness was 233.95 per 100,000 people. There were 3 deaths. Facebook fan page: Union of Medical Practitioners that … Read more

President Joe Biden Receives COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccines at White House

President Joe Biden Receives COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccines at White House

Washington. The President of the United States, Joe Biden, received the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual influenza vaccine yesterday, Friday, the White House announced this Saturday. White House doctor Kevin O’Connor said in a statement that Biden, 80, received the vaccines simultaneously on Friday and explained that a few weeks ago he was also … Read more