NHSO reveals that “free influenza vaccine” is limited to 4.2 million doses, recommends 7 risk groups, hurry before they run out

People from 7 risk groups have received free influenza vaccination, more than 610,000 people, aged 65 years and over are the most vaccinated group at 21 thousand people. The target group was vaccinated as soon as possible at the Golden Card service station near their home. Reduces the risk of serious illness and death Reiterating that the vaccine is limited, 4.2 million doses, covering only 36 percent of the target audience.

On May 18, 2022, Dr. Chakkrit Ngosiri, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Health Security Office (NHSO), said that according to the NHSO, together with the Department of Disease Control. Ministry of Health Provide 4.2 million doses of seasonal influenza vaccination services in 2022. National health insurance benefits. Ready to accelerate the injection campaign that lasts from May 1 – August 31, 2022, focusing on injecting for people in 7 risk groups, all rights to medical treatment. to reduce the rate of severe morbidity and death from influenza complications

However, this year’s influenza vaccination service is a walk-in service. at a service unit or a hospital near home Or may call to inquire with the service unit. Before, except for Bangkok, where the system is still open for reservations for influenza vaccinations in advance By registering through the app “Bao Tang” as in the past year. in cooperation with Krung Thai Bank

Dr. Chakkrit said From the information of seasonal influenza vaccination services via Dashboard system as of May 16, 2022, there are 61,413 people in 7 risk groups who have received influenza vaccination services, among which are the elderly 65 years and over. 39,899 people, followed by 35,307 chronic disease patients, 1,471 thalassemia patients, and 1,190 obese patients (weight > 100 kg or BMI > 35 kg/m2).

When looking at provincial data, it was found that the first 5 provinces with the highest influenza vaccination were as follows: Bangkok The number of vaccinations The most was 21,932 people, followed by Chonburi 2,727 people, Nonthaburi 2,695 people, Suphan Buri 1,897 people and Samut Prakan 1,754 people.

As for the top 5 vaccination services, the number of vaccinations was Siriraj Hospital with 1,420 people, followed by Phra Narai Maharaj Hospital in Lop Buri Province with 1,176 people, Sri Prachan Hospital in Suphan Buri Province with 961 people, and Tha Chana Hospital in Surat Thani with 820 people. 778 people and Ranong Hospital

Dr. Chakkrit reiterated that in 2022, there are 11,555,334 people in 7 risk groups, of which the influenza vaccine that NHSO allocated to provide services amounted to 4.2 million doses, or only 36.35 percent of the target group. Therefore, people in the 7 risk groups should hurry to get vaccinated. at a service unit or a hospital near home Or may call to inquire with the service unit first. This is to reduce the risk of severe illness or death if infected with influenza. along with asking for cooperation from the service unit to join the vaccination service to the target population as well.

For people in 7 risk groups for receiving influenza vaccine services, namely 1) pregnant women aged 4 months or more (services throughout the year) 2) all children aged 6 months to 2 years 3) people with chronic diseases as follows: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and diabetes; 4) persons aged 65 years and over; 5) thalassemia and those with impaired immune systems. 6) obesity (weight > 100 kg or BMI > 35 kg/m2) and 7) mentally handicapped persons who cannot help themselves.

For more information, please contact NHSO hotline 1330 or online channels, including Line NHSO, Line ID @nhso or click https://lin.ee/zzn3pU6 and Facebook: National Health Security Office. https://www.facebook.com/NHSO.Thailand