2023-06-13 02:43:26
Government House, June 13 – Government spokesman reveals that the Prime Minister is worried aboutpeopleAfter finding death from rabies It is recommended that if bitten by a dog, hurry up and get a full dose of rabies vaccination. Invite you to join the movement towards the goal of Thailand being free from rabies by the year 2025.
Anucha Burapachaisri, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office Revealing the situation of rabies in 2023, which information from the Department of Disease Control Ministry of Public Health Stated that this year 3 people have died (from January 1 to May 23, 2023) due to not being vaccinated against rabies after exposure to the disease. and in some cases had a history of rabies vaccination before but not being revaccinated after being bitten by a dog
A spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office said that from the rabies situation that occurred. General Prayut Chan-ocha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense caring for people Therefore, people are asked to be careful and protect themselves from rabies. and should follow the recommendations of the Department of Disease Control by bringing pets to get rabies vaccination And if people who are bitten / scratched by animals or touch saliva of animals through wounds or soft mucous membranes Especially animals that have never been vaccinated against rabies or the last time it was more than 1 year or do not know the vaccination history. Puppies born to mothers who have never been vaccinated or whose vaccination history is unknown. have not yet received the vaccination as scheduled or animals that have been vaccinated but are sick or have behavior changes Wash the wound with clean water and soap. By letting the water flow continuously for at least 15 minutes before treating the wound with antibiotics and hurrying to see a doctor
Mr. Anucha said animals that bite / lick should be confined to observe symptoms for at least 10 days. If a dog or cat dies, immediately notify the nearest community leader and local livestock. to deliver the carcasses of suspected recently dead animals Detect rabies in the laboratory And go see a doctor to get vaccinated at a hospital after being bitten, scratched or touched by the saliva of such animals. which currently only vaccinates 4-5 times For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline, Tel. 1422.
“The government invites people to be part of the drive towards the goal. Thailand will be rabies-free by 2025 according to the Rabies-Free Animals and People Safe Project. with a solution to this disease Focus on dog population control and Cats and animals must be vaccinated against rabies at least 80% of the number of dogs and cats annually. It also promotes awareness of rabies among the public and pet owners. including responsible animal husbandry And do not leave animals in public areas, ”said a spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office.
Mr. Anucha said that for rabies According to the Department of Disease Control, it can be found year-round. If in that area there are dogs or mammals that are infected and continue to bite people or other animals. This disease is transmitted from animals to humans caused by the Rabies virus found in mammals. especially dogs and cats and sometimes found in cattle, buffaloes, the infection enters through wounds that have been bitten, scratched, or come into contact with the saliva of infected animals through the wound. or soft mucous membranes Rabies patients experience acute neurological symptoms.
“The first symptom is a fever. May experience itching around the bite wound, burning sensation, spreading to other parts, loss of appetite, fatigue, headache, later may have restlessness, restlessness, insomnia, hallucinations, sensitivity to stimuli loss of balance Difficulty talking, swallowing, drooling, muscle twitching, chest tightness, convulsions may experience photophobia, wind fear, and water fear, which is called Furious form, about 80% of cases are found in another form, about 20% of patients, is Paralytic form) where muscle paralysis begins on the bitten side. before spreading to all 4 limbs and the patient will eventually die.-Thai News Agency
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