The Department of Disease Control advises the public to be careful! 3 mosquito-borne diseases Indicates that following Songkran, the trend of sickness increases
Today (April 11, 2023), Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health (Sor MoPH) weekly prognosis and health threats between 9 – 15 April 2023 that from surveillance from 1 January to 6 April 2023 it was found that the contagious situation was brought by mosquitoes. (dengue fever, fever, joint pain, mosquito bites and Zika virus infection) data from the surveillance system found patients
1. Cumulative dengue fever of 10,439 cases, 11 deaths. The number of cases tends to be higher than the median for the past 5 years. Mostly found in the age group 15-24 years or 22.60%
2. Fever, joint pain, mosquitoes There were 381 cumulative cases. The number of cases in this phase was higher than the median in the past 5 years and was 4.65 times higher than this period in the previous year. It was reported in all regions of Thailand, mostly in the central region. Most common in the age group 45-54 years, 21.78%
and 3. Zika virus infection There were 42 cumulative cases. The most common age group was 45-54 years old, 26.19%. The number of patients was higher than the median for the past 3 years and higher than January-March. In the past year, 8.40 times
in mid April There will be a Songkran festival where there will be a lot of people traveling. Including the weather forecast also found that during April 2023, there may be summer storms that cause rain in some areas, which may increase mosquito breeding grounds.
It is expected that in the next period until following Songkran There may be a tendency to find more cases of contagious diseases carried by mosquitoes for all 3 diseases and may be found in new areas. By importing from patients who traveled from the area where the outbreak was originally Therefore, people are advised to prevent mosquito bites by sleeping under a mosquito net or in a room attached to a mosquito net. put on clothes that cover apply mosquito repellent lotion use mosquito coils as well as preventing mosquito breeding By adhering to the principle of “3 keep, prevent 3 diseases”, namely: 1. Keep the house clear and free from mosquitoes. Keep clothes in the closet tidy. 2. Keep garbage, scrap containers from being a breeding ground, such as scraps of containers scattered around the house, such as shells, cans, plastic bags, should be discarded or filled with soil to prevent waterlogging. old tires Can be adapted for use or sold to establishments and 3. Keep the water source completely closed, change the water every week to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs. Always change the water every 7 days, such as a vase of fresh flowers. Buddha altar vase Potted plant pots Ornamental plants Put ordinary sand in a saucer of plant pots to absorb water.
However, people should observe their own symptoms and their family members. Especially adults and the elderly with chronic underlying diseases. If there is an acute high fever Fever lasting more than 2 days, fatigue, headache, aches and pains, loss of appetite, redness of the face, rash may appear on the arms, legs, or crooked joints, see a doctor for appropriate treatment. and an emphasis on not buying drugs to eat by yourself Some fever-reducing drugs can cause more severe symptoms and bleeding. Treatment is more difficult to the point of death. for pharmacies and clinics Patients suspected of dengue fever should be advised. go to the hospital for treatment If you have any questions, you can ask for more information at Department of Disease Control Hotline 1422
