2023-07-19 09:43:24
Sor Kor. 12, Songkhla warns to be careful of influenza outbreaks in schools, adhering to the principle of “close, wash, avoid, stop” prevention.
Office of Disease Prevention and Control 12, Songkhla Province (Sor Kor. 12 Songkhla) warns once morest influenza in school or educational establishment When entering the rainy season and changing weather conditions Increased chances of meeting influenza patients Recommend schools or educational establishments Organize a screening system for sick children Prevent the spread of infection with public relations Self-care for students and parents to use the “Close, Wash, Avoid, Stop” measures to prevent all strains of influenza.
Influenza Situation in Thailand From January 1 to July 12, 2023 (data from Disease Surveillance Report System 506, Division of Epidemiology), there were 67,460 cumulative reports of influenza cases with no reported deaths. For the area of the 12th health zone, 6,781 patients were found, no deaths were reported. The province with the highest number of cases was Phatthalung (1,791 cases), followed by Narathiwat (1,666 cases), Songkhla (1,541 cases), Yala (748 cases), Trang (530 cases), Pattani (263 cases) and Satun (242 cases). ) with the most cases among students/students at 38.58%, followed by children in parents at 33.03% and self-employed at 14.44%
Dr. Chalermpol Osotpromma, Office DirectorDisease prevention and control at 12 Songkhla province said that the weather in Thailand is changing now. There is more precipitation Enter the flu epidemic season. Schools or educational institutes are considered high-risk sources. Because it is a place where many children gather together. Therefore, a screening system for sick children should be established. If there are symptoms that fall into the category of influenza, such as fever, body aches, cough, sore throat, wear a mask to prevent infection. Separate sick students to stay in the facility. prepared Contact the parents to take them back to see the doctor. and resting at home Schools should organize influenza campaign activities. Public relations for students and parents to protect themselves from influenza. by wearing a hygienic mask Always wash your hands often. Avoid staying in a crowded place for a long time unnecessarily, emphasizing “eat hot food, use serving spoons, wash hands.”
Chalermphon Dr. added that influenza virus Will be in the snot, saliva or phlegm of the patient Communicable through coughing, sneezing, breathing together or from touching. Sor Kor. 12 Songkhla recommends students and the public to take measures to “close, wash, avoid, stop” to prevent all strains of influenza, including
1. Cover is to cover the mouth, cover the nose when coughing, sneezing, must use a cloth or tissue to cover the mouth and nose every time. If sick with influenza must wear a mask to prevent the spread of infection
2. Wash: Wash your hands often with soap and water when touching objects such as door knobs, knobs, handrails, handrails on buses.
Avoidance means avoiding close contact with patients.
4. Stop: when sick, stop studying, stop working, stop doing activities in crowded places. Even if the patient has mild symptoms, they should stay at home until they recover.
Emphasize if you have a high fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches. Need to see a doctor asap in 2 days. For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline, Tel. 1422.
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Correspondent: Sutida Phruekudom
Composer: Kanokporn Prasong
Source: Songkhla Provincial Public Relations Office
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