Dengue fever, be careful! number of patients during this period 5 times more than last year during the same period. It is expected that there will be an increase in dengue fever patients. Because dengue fever is a weather-sensitive disease due to temperature and rainfall. Ready to advise people to follow the 3 principles to prevent 3 diseases.
Department of Disease Control publishes “Weekly Prognosis and Health Threats” Issue 5/2023 for the 6th week (12 – 18 February 2023)
According to the surveillance of the Department of Disease Control, the situation of dengue fever in 2023 (1 Jan. – 1 Feb.) found 2,683 patients, sickness rate 4.05, population hundred thousand people, 1 death. The 3 most common age groups. is 5-14 years (11.63%), 15-24 years (7.32%), 0-4 years (5.23%), respectively.
The areas with the highest morbidity rates were:
– Central region 996 cases (5.87%)
– Bangkok 649 cases (11.68%)
– Southern region 625 cases (6.59%)
– Northern region 296 cases (2.40%)
– Northeast 117 cases (0.54%)
number of patients during this period 5 times more than last year during the same period
The proportion of patients with dengue fever classified by symptom group. divided into dengue fever (DF) 69.8%, dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) 29.1% and dengue shock syndrome (DSS) 1.1% etc.
This week, it is expected that there will be an increase in dengue fever patients. Because dengue fever is a weather-sensitive disease due to temperature and rainfall.
According to data from the Thai Meteorological Department this week, it was found that The weather in Thailand is scattered with thunderstorms. and heavy rain in some areas Causing various containers or debris to be flooded with rain, such as bottle caps, plastic glass, plastic bags, pot fragments, where the flooded water is still and relatively clean where mosquitoes like to lay eggs. The mosquito eggs are firmly attached to the surface of the container slightly above the water level. can last for a year When flooding can incubate the adult stage in 1-2 weeks and when the temperature rises. will make the adult mosquitoes more active at night
The Department of Disease Control recommends the public Protect yourself from being bitten by mosquitoes. and prevent mosquitoes from being born by sleeping in a mosquito net In a room with a mosquito net put on clothes that cover apply mosquito repellent lotion use mosquito coils along with following the principle of 3 keep to prevent 3 diseases, i.e. keeping the house clear and not allowing mosquitoes to rest Put clothes in the closet in an orderly manner. Keep garbage and scrap containers from being a breeding ground. Scraps, containers, materials that are scattered around the house, such as coconut shells, cans, plastic bags, should be kept or filled with soil to prevent waterlogging. old tires can be adapted for use or sold to establishments And finally, keep the water source completely closed, change the water every week to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs. Small water containers that change the water every 7 days, such as vases of fresh flowers. Buddha altar vase Vase at the shrine Potted plant pots Ornamental plants Put ordinary sand in a saucer of plant pots to absorb water.
You should observe the symptoms of yourself and your family. especially adults and the elderly with chronic underlying diseases if they have acute high fever Fever lasting more than 2 days, fatigue, headache, aches, loss of appetite, red face, skin rash may appear on arms, legs, and crooked joints, seek medical attention. to get proper 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
Thank you for information from: Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health