Dr. Thongchai Keeratihatthayakorn Acting Director-General of the Department of Disease Control Mentioning the situation of dengue fever this year from January 1 – November 1, 2023, there were 123,081 patients, including 139 deaths. This year’s patients were found to be 3.4 times higher than last year during the same period. More patients increased in the latest week to 3,613 cases, and the highest death rate was in the 25-34 year age group, although reported cases decreased. But in some areas there are still outbreaks. worrisome
Over 100,000 cases of dengue fever have been found since the beginning of the year, with more than 100 deaths.
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During this time, Thailand There are continuous merit-making festivals after the end of the Buddhist Lent, such as offering Kathin, offering Pha Pa and Loi Krathong. Such festivals will have many people going to the temple to make merit, emphasizing the management of the temple to be free of breeding grounds for Aedes mosquito larvae. and prevent mosquito bites In addition, it is the opening period for educational institutions all over the country. The latest information to monitor the situation by surveying Aedes mosquito larvae to assess the risk of Aedes mosquitoes in the main area 7 R. is
Dhamma groups (temples/mosques/churches), hotels/resorts, greenhouses (houses/buildings), schools, industrial plants. Hospitals and government offices
It was found that the temple was the place where the highest number of Aedes mosquito larvae were found, at 60.9 percent, followed by factories/surrounding places at 55.6 percent and schools at 46.0 percent, respectively. Therefore, it is a risk.
Outbreak of infectious diseases carried by Aedes mosquitoes We must ask those involved to cooperate in managing the environment so that it does not become a breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes. Expedite the elimination of mosquito larvae in various standing water containers, such as buckets/basins in bathrooms. Saucers for decorative plant pots, vases for worship, spotted betel vases/lotus basins Old car tires arranged as a living garden and garbage in the surrounding area, etc.
If you find someone suspected of having dengue fever, such as having a high fever, after taking fever reducing medicine the fever has not decreased for more than 2 days, red face, red eyes, abdominal pain, black diarrhea. bleeding gums or nosebleed If you suspect you may have dengue fever, don’t let it go. Hurry and get treatment. It will help reduce the chance of death. In this regard, patients should prevent mosquito bites by applying mosquito repellent. And quickly get rid of mosquitoes in the house to prevent spreading dengue to others.
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Patients can be examined at the Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital. (Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital) If diagnosed and treated quickly, it will help prevent shock that can cause death. It is important that when you have a fever, do not buy NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or aspirin, because they will cause you to bleed easily. Use the basic medicine. Take paracetamol first. However, the investigation into the cause of the death also found a risk factor that needs to be emphasized, namely the delay in receiving a diagnosis in adults. A number of patients often have underlying diseases that increase their risk. such as cirrhosis from chronic alcoholism in men. Being during menstruation in women, while a risk factor for death in children is obesity.
Asking for the public’s cooperation to help eliminate Aedes mosquito breeding grounds. By following the measure “3 Keep, 3 Diseases Prevented”, that is, keep the house clean. Improve the environment in and around your home. There should be orderliness, sunlight can’t reach, there are no dark corners for mosquitoes to rest. Collect garbage around the house so that it is not a breeding ground for mosquitoes. And collect water, tightly closing the lid of the water container. Manage the container so that there is no standing water. Change the water in the vase every week. Preventing Aedes mosquitoes from laying eggs. Another option is to prevent mosquito bites by applying mosquito repellent lotion, sleeping under a mosquito net, using mosquito repellent coils. and wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants Currently, there are 2 types of dengue fever vaccine registered in Thailand as alternative vaccines available in the private sector. They are following up on safety and effectiveness data in the field to consider using them as a combined measure for further prevention against Aedes mosquitoes. For more information, call the Department of Disease Control hotline 1422.
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2023-11-13 04:52:00
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