Department of Disease Control warns people to be careful of getting sick with the disease. and health hazards in winter, with a total of 7 diseases, 3 health hazards for people to take care of their health properly
Day 7 Jun 65Opas Karnkawinpong, MD. Director-General of the Department of Disease Controlsaid that now Thailand has officially entered the rainy season If people take care of their health incorrectly can cause illness The Department of Disease Control has issued an announcement of the Department of Disease Control. regarding disease prevention and health hazards occurring during the rainy season of Thailand 2022, divided into 4 groups as follows:
Group 1. Diseases of the respiratory system influenza Contact from coughing, sneezing, or touching contaminated objects. Symptoms include fever, dry cough, headache, nasopharyngitis and sore throat. Pneumonia is caused by bacterial or viral infection from breathing or touching droplets. From the snot, there will be fever, cough, shortness of breath. found in all age groups But the symptoms are severe in people who are immunocompromised and have underlying medical conditions. Both diseases can be prevented by staying healthy. Wash your hands often with water and soap or alcohol gel Do not share personal belongings with others. and wear a cloth mask or a hygienic mask every time when going out which such methods can prevent the disease covid-19 as well
Group 2 infectious diseases by exposure Hand, foot and mouth disease is most common in young children under 5 years of age. From contact with mucus, saliva, rashes, blisters, patients have fever, blisters or ulcers in the mouth, palms, soles, or buttocks. Most of the symptoms are mild and go away on their own. Ask parents and teachers to observe the child’s illness. If there is any suspected illness Separate the sick child from the normal child and seek medical attention. and to stop studying until recovered Leptospirosis or leptospirosis It is often found in farmers who are in constant contact with soil or water. They have high fever, severe headache, chills, red eyes and pain in the calf muscles. Prevention is to avoid working in water or having to wade through mud for a long time. If necessary, appropriate protective equipment should be worn at all times.
Group 3 Communicable diseases carried by Aedes mosquitoes Dengue fever Aedes mosquitoes are carriers of the disease. High fever, headache, muscle pain. red spots on the skin If the symptoms are severe, shock may occur. Fever, joint pain, mosquitoes or Chikungunya disease There are garden mosquitoes and house mosquitoes as vectors. Dengue-like symptoms However, the difference is that there is no leakage of plasma outside the blood vessels. Therefore, no patients with severe symptoms of shock and death were found. Zika virus infection Aedes mosquitoes are vectors. Symptoms are mild. but if infected in pregnant women May cause cephalgia in a newborn baby Children are developmentally slow and small. or have complications during pregnancy. Prevention: People are encouraged to explore the waterlogged areas and work together to eliminate mosquito breeding sites in the surrounding area. The house and in the community By using the measures “3 collect, prevent 3 diseases”, keep the house clean. Pick up trash around the house and collect water. Close the lid of the container that is filled with water. Prevent Aedes from laying eggs. which can prevent all 3 diseases
Group 4 health hazards injuries and deaths from lightning strikes When it rains, hide in a safe place, such as inside your home or building. and avoid under the big tree The dangers of eating poisonous mushrooms If you’re not sure if it’s poisonous or edible. should not be taken orally Or may choose to eat mushrooms that come from breeding, such as fairy mushrooms, straw mushrooms, the danger of being bitten by a poisonous snake. when it rains, floods Reptiles and poisonous snakes may live in the dark corners of the house. should keep the house clean If bitten by a poisonous snake The patient must be rushed to the hospital immediately. Reduce the movement of organs that are bitten by snakes. and should not screw up May cause tissue ischemia to necrosis. as well as memorizing the characteristics of the type of snake that bites for accurate and quick treatment
