Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thira Woratanarat, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University posted a Facebook stating that it updates knowledge of COVID-19.
1. If the hospital does not screen for COVID-19 In patients who need to go to bed for treatment will increase the rate of infection with COVID-19 more within the hospital (Figure 1).
Research team from Harvard University, USA. The results of the study were published in the medical journal JAMA Internal Medicine on 5 June. This is from a study in the United Kingdom (England and Scotland).
This study reinforces the need for hospitals to prioritize screening in all patients admitted. to reduce the risk to patients themselves surrounding patients and personnel in the hospital because if there is an infection during treatment It will result in more deaths because most patients will have underlying disease. or poor health status Infection can exacerbate the disease and lead to more complications.
2. Vaccines specific to the epidemic strain It will be used in the fall of this year.
Information from CTV News on June 5, 2023 reported that Biontech, Germany. gave the news that Vaccine against COVID-19 Species-specific XBB strains are produced. and applying for certification from relevant agencies This should complete the approval process by the end of the summer. And it will be available in the world’s northern countries in early autumn.
3. Multiple infections: Females and the elderly are at increased risk of Long COVID.
Research by a team from Brazil. Study in a group of 7,051 medical personnel from 2020-2022 published in the medical journal Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology on June 5, 2023.
The prevalence rate of Long COVID is about 27%.
recurrent infection Reinfections increase the risk of Long COVID by 27%.
Females were 21% more at risk than males.
and aging increases the risk slightly.
If a booster dose of vaccination (from 4 or more doses) can reduce the risk by more than 80%.
…Our Thai situation There are a lot of infections each day, and the morbidity and death statistics tend to increase continuously.
protection against infection or not repeating is the best
avoid crowded places poor ventilation
Beware of being in close contact without protection.
Do not share food and belongings with others outside the home.
If you feel unwell, you should seek treatment immediately. Self-isolate from others for 7-10 days until no symptoms and repeated ATK test results are negative.
wearing a mask correctly It will greatly reduce the risk.
refer
1. Discontinuation of Universal Admission Testing for SARS-CoV-2 and Hospital-Onset COVID-19 Infections in England and Scotland. JAMA Internal Medicine. 5 June 2023.
2. BioNTech proceeding with COVID-19 shot in line with WHO guidance. CTV News. 5 June 2023.
3. Risk factors for long coronavirus disease 2019 (long COVID) among healthcare personnel, Brazil, 2020–2022. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. 5 June 2023.
2023-06-06 08:00:00
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