2024-01-07 08:36:11
Influenza is hot in 2023. More than 460,000 people across the country are sick. “Korat” found that the number of sick people in the past 8 weeks is more than 6,000 people. People are advised to take care of their health.
On January 7, 2024, it was reported that the Public Health Emergency Epidemiology and Response Group The Disease Prevention and Control Office 9, Nakhon Ratchasima, reported the latest influenza situation in Thailand that from 1 January – 26 December 2023, 467,899 cases of influenza were found, with an illness rate of 707.10 per 100,000 people.
There were 13 deaths, with more female patients than males. and was most commonly found in the 10-14 year age group, followed by the 0-4 year age group and the 7-9 year age group, respectively.
This is due to the cold weather from the influence of high pressure. or cold air masses from China spread down to cover the northeastern region Therefore causing cool air during the night and morning. During the daytime the symptoms are quite hot. which the weather changes like this This results in the virus being able to stay in the environment for a long time. Spreads easily and faster
It also causes the body’s immunity to decrease. Especially the 608 group and young children are at high risk and can easily become infected. By catching germs that are contaminated in the air while sick people cough or sneeze in areas where people are densely gathered together. And the infection also spreads through contact with mucus droplets, saliva, or phlegm of a sick person. or sharing items with sick people such as door knobs, stair railings, elevator buttons, public vehicles, etc. The risk of influenza outbreak increases during the rainy and winter seasons, which 4 provinces in the care area of Health Zone 9 include Nakhon Ratchasima Province. , Chaiyaphum, Buriram and Surin provinces.
Dr. Thaweechai Wisanuyothin, Director of the Disease Prevention and Control Office 9, Nakhon Ratchasima, revealed that the influenza situation is very worrisome. From the latest report, it was found that from 1 January – 23 December 2023, there were a cumulative total of 58,430 patients and 3 deaths were reported, more female patients than male.
The outbreak situation in the 8 weeks from October 29, 2023 – December 24, 2023, or approximately 2 months ago, found 10,808 patients, with the most cases found in the 5-9 year age group, followed by the age group 0. -4 years and the age group 10-14 years respectively.
When classifying the situation over the past 8 weeks in each area, it was found that during the period 29 October – 23 December 2023, the provinces with the highest sickness rates were Nakhon Ratchasima Province As many as 6,043 patients were found, followed by Surin Province with 2,019 cases, Chaiyaphum Province with 1,645 cases, and Buriram Province with 1,101 cases.
The top 3 districts with the highest sickness rates are Dan Khun Thot District. Nakhon Ratchasima Province Calculated as an illness rate of 551.71 per 100,000 people, followed by Nong Bua Rawe District. Chaiyaphum Province Calculated as an illness rate of 533.59 per 100,000 people. and Huai Thalaeng District Nakhon Ratchasima Province Calculated as an illness rate of 511.38 per 100,000 people.
The number of influenza patients in 2023 when compared with the median of the past 5 years (2018-2022) found abnormalities in the occurrence of the disease. Because there are more patients than the median since week 6, which is during 1 January – 6 February 2023, it is the winter period. And there is a tendency for patients to increase since the 21st week, between 21-27 May, which is already entering the rainy season. and has a tendency to decrease since week 39, period 24-30 September 2023
Therefore, people are asked to be careful and maintain their health. Take care of personal hygiene Especially people in 7 risk groups who are already sick are at risk of complications and severe symptoms, including people with underlying diseases, young children, school-age children, and the elderly. Must take care of hygiene Keep your body warm. And you should get vaccinated once morest influenza once a year and in cases where you have respiratory symptoms. Wear a mask. Avoid going in large crowds. Wash your hands often. With water and soap or alcohol gel To prevent the spread of infection
For symptoms of influenza In addition to symptoms of acute high fever, coughing, sneezing, runny nose, sore throat, red eyes, and chills. Often have a headache muscle aches and fatigue as well which most patients will recover on their own But in the at-risk group, if following taking the basic medicine the symptoms become severe and do not improve, please hurry and see a doctor to get a diagnosis and treatment quickly. If in doubt For more information, please contact Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422.
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