Doctors recommend influenza vaccination to build immunity to survive in the era of Covid
On March 24, 2022 at 11:15 a.m.
Doctors reiterate that influenza immunity should be built before the pandemic season in May, recommending influenza vaccination and the COVID-19 vaccine. It’s a way to survive in the age of Covid-19 Helps reduce severe symptoms from joint infections
The Foundation for the Promotion of Influenza Education organized a panel discussion on “Solving Flu Problems in the Era of COVID-19” with experts and medical experts from government agencies. Let’s exchange accurate knowledge about the flu situation in 2022, including various viruses. that are entering the epidemic period in the rainy season in May The importance of preventing influenza the risk of influenza infection Differences in 3 and 4 strains of influenza vaccine. Severity of influenza in different risk groups. Especially in young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with underlying diseases. Including new research to raise public awareness and be able to prevent potential risks, with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chitsanu Phancharoen, Special Lecturer, Department of Pediatrics Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University as a moderator
Assoc. Prof. (Special) Dr. Tawee Choti Pittayasunon President of the Foundation for the Promotion of Influenza Education Revealed the global flu situation that during the past 2 years, the flu has continued to decline. From strict preventive measures against Covid-19, while in 2022 this year, there are reports from many countries. Especially in Europe, the severity of influenza has been reported higher. including in the United States that found the outbreak in an increasing proportion More than 70% of people in the United States no longer need to wear masks in public places.
Assoc. Prof. (Special) Dr. Tawee said about the research that Currently, there is a Brazilian research examining the relationship of influenza vaccination. and the severity of COVID-19 by comparing in 2 groups: 1. The covid-19 patient group who have had influenza vaccination in the past 1-3 months and 2. Covid-19 patients not vaccinated against influenza It turns out that influenza vaccination in patients with COVID-19 It reduces the rate of sleep in the intensive care unit by 7%, reducing the rate of ventilator-needed patients by 17%, consistent with several international studies. Both the United States and Brazil indicate that influenza vaccination has a positive effect on COVID-19 morbidity. It can reduce the death rate from contracting COVID-19 by up to 10% as well.
“Currently, there are two types of influenza vaccines, three-strain and four-strain types, both of which have shown good results. It is therefore recommended that people be vaccinated against four strains of influenza, which covers a broader range of influenza strains than the three strains. that year Therefore it is necessary to inject annually. To stimulate the immune system in the body to be ready to deal with the infection each year. which can be vaccinated at a private clinic or private hospitals across the country It will start providing 4 strains of influenza vaccine in the 2022 season from late March – December 2022, while the government’s 3-strain influenza vaccine. will start providing free injections at public health services or hospitals in the gold card system Around May 2022 onwards” Assoc. Prof. (Special) Dr. Thawee said.
For those interested can learn information about influenza. and various infectious diseases More at the Influenza Education Foundation website. http://www.ift2004.org/ or via the page of the Foundation for the Promotion of Influenza Education