Nakhon Ratchasima Sor. 9 warns to be careful of influenza The perils that come with the cold wind After more than 1,300 cases were found, they informed them of vaccination once morest disease and seized the measures “close, wash, avoid, stop”.
19 Oct. 65 – Mr. Apirat Sokampang, Deputy Director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 9, Nakhon Ratchasima, said regarding the situation of influenza in the health area of the 9th health area that Huai from January 1 – October 1, 2022, total 9. In a month, there were 2,171 cases, but no deaths.
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When separated by provinces, it can be seen that Nakhon Ratchasima Province The highest number of cases were 1,304, followed by Buriram with 463 cases, Surin with 355 and Chaiyaphum with 49, respectively. causing respiratory diseases such as influenza There is an increase in epidemic
For this disease caused by a virus. can occur all year round especially during the changing weather and spread easily from contact with mucus, saliva and phlegm or sharing things with patients This causes patients to have nasal congestion, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, fever, chills, fatigue and headache.
The risk groups are pregnant women, gestational age of 4 months or more, including children aged 6 months to 2 years, those with 7 chronic diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, diabetes and the elderly aged 65 years and over, mentally handicapped people, thalassemia, immunocompromised people and those who are obese If sick with influenza Severe complications may occur. to the point of death
Therefore, people are asked to take care of their health and protect themselves from influenza. by going for influenza vaccination early at hospitals or public health service units, including taking measures to “close, wash, avoid, stop”
They include: 1. Cover: cover your mouth, cover your nose, when coughing and sneezing, you must use a cloth or tissue to cover your mouth and nose every time. If sick with influenza should wear a mask
2. Wash is to wash your hands often. With water and soap when touching objects such as door locks, knobs, handrails, railings on buses, elevator buttons. 3. Avoid is to avoid close contact with the patient.
and 4. Stop is when sick, should stop studying, stop working, stop activities in crowded places. Although the patient has few symptoms should stop and stay at home until healed.
If you have any questions, you can ask for more information at Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422