2024-03-18 01:13:00
Although influenza is a disease that we are often familiar with and is a disease that can be prevented by getting the flu vaccine. But there are still quite a few people who die from this disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that seasonal influenza causes approximately 650,000 deaths worldwide each year, and approximately 90% of these deaths are due to influenza. These are elderly people aged 65 years and over and those with chronic diseases.
Associate Professor. (special) Nop.Thawee Chotipitayasunon President of the Influenza Education Foundation Revealed that the spread of influenza around the world is normally highest during November – March because it is a period of large outbreaks in the northern hemisphere. Data from the WHO reports that per week there will be tens of thousands to more than tens of thousands of people infected with influenza. 100,000 baht The United States has estimated that in the 2023/2024 season there will be more than 25 million cases of influenza, 280,000 hospital admissions, and more than 17,000 deaths from influenza.
While influenza statistics in Thailand in 2023, the Department of Disease Control found approximately 480,000 cases of influenza, with 29 deaths, and in the beginning of 2024, between 1 January – 17 February 2024, 63,648 cases were found, with 3 deaths, which is higher than the outbreak. in the past 5 years and there is a tendency for the epidemic to continue increasing. which Thailand is a country on the equator causing an outbreak of influenza throughout the year But the outbreak is most severe during the rainy season. From May – October, moreover. Influenza also causes economic loss to the country from the burden of disease, both direct and indirect, such as medicine costs, medical expenses, travel expenses, as well as people missing income from work, up to 1,100 – 3,000 million baht per year.
Associate Professor. (special) Nop.multiply Said a reminder that Influenza is considered a precursor to serious disease and can lead to death. This is because the influenza virus can attack the respiratory system. Destroy cells lining the respiratory tract or stimulate more inflammation. and also disturbs the body’s immune system As a result, influenza patients may develop complications from bacteria that are in everyone’s pharynx, such as pneumonia, respiratory failure, heart attack, or kidney failure. The influenza vaccine can be injected in all age groups, including children, working people, the elderly, and those with disabilities. congenital disease
- Among children, severe symptoms may occur among young children aged 0–4 years, while children aged 5–14 years are Super Spreaders who often bring the influenza virus from school to spread to family members.
- in the elderly group Especially people aged 65 years and over, when sick with influenza, symptoms may be very severe. This includes people with underlying diseases such as diabetes, lung disease, heart disease, obesity, cancer, or immune deficiency or kidney disease, etc.
For young people without chronic diseases If you are sick with the flu, your symptoms may be mild. But it can spread the infection to family members. Especially if there are elderly people or people with chronic diseases, there can be serious consequences if they are infected with influenza.
Therefore, how to prevent disease as well ‘Influenza vaccination’ is considered to be the safest and most medically cost-effective. And has been widely accepted and used around the world for over 80 years, so there is confidence in its effectiveness and high safety. It is recommended to get the injection annually, once a year. You can start vaccination immediately. Since the end of March Especially in the elderly group The vaccine will help reduce the severity of the illness. Reduce severe complications Reduce hospital stays and reduce the loss of life. After vaccination It takes approximately 2 weeks for the body to stimulate immunity following vaccination.
In this regard, the Infectious Diseases Association of Thailand and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Association of Thailand It is recommended that everyone should get the flu vaccine. It can be injected from age 6 months and up. Currently, Thailand has 2 types of influenza vaccine:
Associate Professor. (special) Nop.multiply In conclusion, influenza is a respiratory disease that spreads every year, all year round, but can be prevented with a vaccine. This is considered the most cost-effective, cost-effective, and safe disease prevention measure. Can prevent infection Reduce the severity of the disease and significantly reduce the death rate Therefore, it is recommended that people take care of their health by getting an annual influenza vaccination. Start injecting right away. Since the end of March Before the rainy season until October every year, once a year, by consulting with a doctor to choose the appropriate vaccine.
Those interested can study information regarding influenza. and various infectious diseases More information at the Influenza Education Foundation website. http://www.ift2004.org/ or via the page of the Influenza Education Foundation
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