Monday, October 16, 2023, 6:00 a.m.
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“Influenza” symptoms are similar to the common cold but many times more severe. Especially in high-risk groups that may have complications. Recently, the Department of Disease Control revealed that in 2023, more than 200,000 Thai people have been infected with influenza and there is no tendency for it to decrease because Thai people do not yet have it. “Immunity” from influenza, doctors recommend vaccination to prevent it Especially young children should be vaccinated starting at 6 months to build immunity before becoming seriously ill.
Dr. Kornthat Achirunjikorn, internal medicine for hematology Internal Medicine Center and Dr. Suthida Chinthanet, pediatrician, specialist in respiratory diseases in children Pediatric Center Vimut Hospital Explains the symptoms and dangers of influenza and recommends prevention measures so that everyone can live a healthy and safe life at the end of this year.
Dr. Kornthat Achirunjikorn said Influenza Caused by the body being exposed to a virus called “Influenza” (influenza), which has 4 strains that cause disease in humans. The disease can be transmitted by touching secretions that contain the influenza virus, such as eating food with sick people without Using a serving spoon and talking closely with patients, etc. Patients will have symptoms similar to general flu, such as fever, cough, sore throat, and runny nose, but will also have other severe symptoms such as high fever and chills. Coughing so hard that I couldn’t sleep, severe headache, body aches, lots of mucus, stuffy nose. Some people may also experience shortness of breath, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.
Infection with the influenza virus often occurs easily when we live with sick people. Which if family members or friends at work are infected It will easily spread the virus to people around you. Prevention methods include maintaining hygiene using the guidelines “eat hot food, use a serving spoon, wash your hands” as well as wearing a face mask when near sick people. It will help reduce the risk of influenza infection.
However, the severity of influenza varies. Some people may have very severe symptoms or have complications such as pneumonia and myocarditis. and encephalitis This often happens to people in the risk group, namely young children, the elderly, and people with underlying diseases. Dr. Suthida Chinthanet added that in children it is considered worrisome. Because there will be a fever as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius for 3-4 days in a row, there may be chills. Some people may experience fatigue, muscle aches, loss of appetite, and are at risk of dehydration. This is considered very dangerous and must be closely monitored.
With severe symptoms in young children, parents should get them vaccinated against influenza early on. To ease the burden Reduce severe symptoms when sick with influenza. Vaccines can be given starting at age 6 months and should be given annually. Because each year the vaccine is always developed according to the mutations of the influenza virus. For children younger than 9 years of age, in the first year of starting the vaccine, 2 injections will be required, 1 dose each time, 1 month apart. But for adults who have not received the flu vaccine for many years, they can receive the flu vaccine without injection. several needles
However, influenza vaccination does not protect against infection. Because everyone can get the virus at any time. But getting vaccinated helps your body build up immunity to fight off viruses and influenza mutations. Helps patients with mild symptoms Or in some people there may not be any symptoms. The influenza vaccine can be injected with other vaccines and must be injected in different locations. And should be injected 2 weeks away from other vaccines to make it easier to diagnose in the event of an allergic reaction to the vaccine. The group that should not get the influenza vaccine includes people who have a severe allergic reaction to the influenza vaccine. People who have had multiple sclerosis after receiving the vaccine and those with severe egg allergies
Influenza is a serious threat that we should not overlook. Especially in high-risk groups like children. who will have more severe symptoms than others But we can prevent this by maintaining good hygiene and getting the flu vaccine to boost our immunity every year. People with children can take them to receive the vaccine starting at 6 months to build immunity early. To be able to fight the influenza virus in the long term.
You can request a consultation with a doctor at Wimut Hospital on the 3rd floor of the Internal Medicine Center. Or call to make an appointment at 02-0790030 from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Call for emergency services at 02-0790191. and the Pediatric Center, 3rd floor, call 02-0790038 from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. or use the Telemedicine service to consult with a doctor online via the ViMUT Application, click
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