Department of Health advises following vaccination of children Abstain from exercise for 7 days to prevent side effects
Dr. Opas Karn Kawinpong The director-general of the Department of Disease Control said that the Pfizer vaccine for children (Pediatric formulation dose) is packaged in glass bottles. “Orange bottle caps and labels” have been registered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is the second country in Thailand. in Asia next to Singapore who have been delivered this vaccine formula for children The first lot reached Thailand on January 26, 2022 and has been gradually delivered. Approximately 3 hundred thousand doses per week
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The target group is for use in children aged 5-11 years with an allocation plan: 1. Injection services in hospitals. For children with 7 congenital diseases, namely 1) obesity 2) chronic respiratory disease Including asthma. 3) Cardiovascular disease. cerebrovascular disease 4) chronic renal disease 5) Cancer and immunosuppression 6) Diabetes and 7) Genetic diseases including Down’s syndrome. Children with severe neurological impairment and children with developmental delays including children who study in the homeschool system and groups outside the education system 2. Providing injection services in schools for primary school students and grades 1-6 by starting injection services in students Grade 6 first grade and the next year in order The dose for injection is 0.2 mL or 10 mcg. One vial of vaccine, when diluted with 0.9% sodium chloride solution prior to use, can be administered in 10 doses with 3-12 weeks intervals between injections.
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Dr. Opas added that before receiving the injection If the child is sick, has a fever, is weak Treatment should be cured until normal. For children with severe medical conditions symptoms are not stable May be life threatening, should be assessed by your GP prior to receiving the injection.
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The symptoms seen following Pfizer vaccination are localized redness, swelling, pain, headache, fatigue, and fever, so it is important to observe symptoms at least 30 minutes following the injection at the vaccination site. and such symptoms It can heal on its own when taking antipyretics and getting enough rest. One week following vaccination, parents should supervise their child not to exercise, climb, swim, or engage in strenuous activity for 7 days to prevent complications if myocardial infarction develops.
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And if severe symptoms occur following vaccination, including chest pain, rapid breathing, easy fatigue, palpitations, fever over 39 degrees Celsius, severe headache, vomiting, unable to eat or feeling unconscious. See a doctor immediately or call 1669 for emergency medical services. in which each area has prepared medical personnel and pediatricians for diagnosis Treatment and monitoring for side effects following vaccination Therefore, parents are asked to be confident in the matter of safety. according to the best vaccination policy for all children that takes the interests of parents and all Thai people as important
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In addition, I would like to ask parents and teachers to strictly take care of self-protection from COVID-19. Emphasis was placed on wearing masks, social distancing, and washing hands following playing or when doing classroom activities. and cleanse the body when returning home For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline at 1422.
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Information from: Department of Health
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