2023-05-12 10:45:57
Mr. Sunthorn Sunthornchat, director of the Department of Health (SNI), Bangkok, spoke regarding the preparation of measures to control and prevent the spread of influenza in schools under the BMA that the influenza epidemic situation in Bangkok since During January – May 1, 2023, 6,608 cumulative influenza cases were found, representing a cumulative sickness rate of 120.26 cases per 100,000 population. No deaths were found. The ratio of male to female patients was 1: 0.83. The highest morbidity rate classified by age group was 5 – 9 years (702.59 per hundred thousand population), followed by age 10 – 14 years (492.15 per hundred thousand population) and age 0 – 4. years (322.34 per 100,000 population), respectively. The percentage of patients classified by the highest age group was 5 – 9 years (25%), followed by 10 – 14 years (20%) and 0 – 4 years. (9 percent), respectively.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has publicized measures to prevent and control the spread of influenza in schools under Bangkok during the opening of the first semester of the academic year 2023 to prevent the spread of influenza among schoolchildren and the spread of the disease in a cluster for all educational institutions and public health centers to acknowledge. by urging them to strictly comply with self-protection measures Wear a mask when you are sick. To reduce the spread of the virus, wash your hands often and avoid being in crowded places. At the same time, understanding and awareness of the public, parents, caregivers of children and the elderly are realized on the importance and necessity of influenza vaccination, especially young children, school children and the 608 risk group. Influenza and COVID-19 at the same time in the same day To reduce severe illness and the risk of death from complications of the disease, you can book an appointment for influenza vaccination in advance through the “Pao Tang” application by choosing to book a queue for vaccination at a convenient medical facility near home. or walk in at the public health center near home
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