Dengue Fever Warning: Highest Epidemic in 3 Years Sparks Government Call to Action

by time news June 12, 2023

June 12, 2023

2023-06-12 03:39:21

Government warns against dengue fever The highest epidemic in 3 years. The trend is higher again. Recommend to protect yourself and your children.

Ms. Trisulee Trisoranakul, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said that the government, through the Ministry of Public Health, notify the public Beware of Dengue Fever Which has spread a lot since the beginning of the year, from January to May 2023, Thailand has 18,173 dengue fever patients, 4.2 times more than last year, the highest in 3 years, and 15 deaths on average. There are 900 patients per week and one death per week. Areas with the highest morbidity rates are Bangkok, Trat, Nan, Chanthaburi, Rayong and Mae Hong Son. The most sick were students aged 5-14, followed by those aged 15-24.

Miss Traisulee said the Ministry of Public Health assessed that dengue fever It will start to see more patients in June-August, which is during the rainy season. Before the start of a trend of declining cases in September, he asked people to protect themselves and their children from mosquito bites. With advice to sleep under a mosquito net and apply mosquito repellent, parents should not be careless. The symptoms of children and family members should be observed regularly.

Ms. Trisulee said how to spot the symptoms of dengue fever. Initially, the patient will have high fever for 2-7 days, body pain, muscle pain, eye pain, red body, red eyes. If suspected of having dengue fever, the child should be taken to the doctor immediately for diagnosis and treatment.

At the same time, the government invites all sectors to jointly campaign against dengue fever. by helping to destroy the breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes Which is often found when entering the rainy season. Therefore, you should regularly inspect the area around the house and empty the water every 7 days, such as water standing around the saucer, plant pot, vase, water bucket, water bowl, lotus basin, old car tire, etc.