On December 26, 2022, Prof. Dr. Yong Phuwarawan, Head of the Center, specialized in clinical virology Department of Pediatrics Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Post a message on Facebook that Covid 19 we have been vaccinating for almost 2 years. Scientific data. extremely clear Vaccines can reduce the severity of the disease. Effectively reduce morbidity and death Although it is not possible to prevent infection.
The efficacy of the vaccine will be Must get at least 3 doses of vaccine or more, and as the time is further away, the 4th dose is therefore necessary. because the level of immunity decreases over time We have now given about 150 million doses of the vaccine, and there are still many. who have not received 3 doses of vaccine
In practice, regardless of whether someone has been previously infected or not. Everyone should receive at least three doses of the vaccine.
In those who are weak and fragile, such as bedridden, very old people, have chronic diseases, kidney disease, cancer, lung disease, heart disease or take immune-suppressing drugs should receive the next vaccine, either in the 4th dose or the 5th dose, in order to maintain the reduced level of immunity prevent the severity of the disease
In healthy people such as young people, 3 injections are given, it doesn’t matter.
From a study in real situations in Chiang Mai and many places There are clear data, the death rate depends on the number of vaccine doses injected. In those who have completed 4 doses of vaccination, there are almost no deaths. In contrast, most of the deaths or severe symptoms will be those who have not been vaccinated or did not receive 3 doses of vaccination
In case of very weak body and or taking drugs that suppress immunity Immunity prefabricated LABB is also available for use in disease prevention or treatment. without any cost Although the cost of the drug is very expensive, about 30,000 baht per bottle, if used for treatment, it takes up to 2 bottles.
Life that has to move on with COVID must know how to protect themselves from serious harm and a burden on the public health system.