2023-09-19 23:00:00
Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 6:00 a.m.
Bangkok invites people to receive the flu vaccine. Public Health Service Center After finding that patients continued to surge in August.
Mr. Chatchat Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok Revealing the influenza situation in Bangkok that the spread of influenza during this period Bangkok has an outbreak like other provinces in Thailand. It began to be found in July. Until August 2023, more and more patients have been found until now. This is because the number of patients has increased since last month. People can receive the influenza vaccine at the Bangkok Public Health Service Center. However, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration must take care of the sufficiency of the vaccine and is currently reviewing whether Will Bangkok announce it is a contagious disease or not? which must be given to the Communicable Disease Control Committee Bangkok considers it once more. There is also RSV or Respiratory Syncytial Virus, a virus that causes respiratory infections in children under 5 years of age, for which there is no vaccine to prevent it. You must take care of cleanliness and wash your hands for protection.
Mr. Sunthorn Sunthornchat, Director of the Health Department, said that the outbreak situation in Bangkok from March to September 15, 2023 found outbreaks in 14 schools, including various places such as military camps, places of worship, and nursing homes, totaling 17. In 11 districts, no deaths were found due to diseases that can be treated. Currently, Thailand has an influenza vaccination program. By the National Health Security Office (NHSO) aims to provide vaccination services to 317,650 people in Bangkok. By the beginning of September, 263,005 people have been vaccinated, or 83%, focusing on children, patients with chronic diseases, and the elderly. pregnant woman We will rush to complete 100% as quickly as possible.
However, influenza occurs during the rainy season. It is considered a contagious disease to be monitored. It is not a dangerous contagious disease. Commonly found between the ages of 0-16 years. People can receive the influenza vaccine at the Bangkok Public Health Service Center by booking through the Paotang application. Or receive services in person (Walk-in). If the Public Health Service Center has vaccines ready, they will provide the service immediately. But the easiest way should be to reserve through the Paotang app, which has been determined by NHSO to be administered from ages 0-elderly.
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