Monday, 18 July 2022, 06.45 a.m.
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Fight against dengue fever
heavy epidemic in rainy season
Statistics during Jan. – Jun. 65
Sick 5.1 thousand – 6 dead
Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Warn people to clean up houses and communities Do not have a breeding ground for mosquitoes. After the first half of the year, more than 5000 patients were found. 6 deaths
On July 17, 2022, Ms. Traisuli Traisornkul, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Refers to the information from the Department of Disease Control that states that from January 1 to June 20, 2022, there were 5,196 cases of dengue fever across the country, with 6 deaths. The age group that found the most cases was 15- 24 years, followed by 10-14 years and 25-34 years respectively. by patients spreading in all regions of the country which is currently in the rainy season The environment is conducive to the breeding of Aedes mosquitoes. Causing many areas across the country to find more cases of dengue fever, which is carried by Aedes mosquitoes.
Therefore, people are advised to be vigilant and jointly eliminate mosquito breeding sites in the area. school and community which together to eliminate the breeding grounds of Aedes mosquitoes, in addition to preventing dengue fever It also helps prevent fever, joint pain, mosquitoes. and Zika virus infection In which people can jointly protect and protect from the household level to the community level. Whether it’s cleaning and sweeping the house, school, community area, keep it clean so that mosquitoes don’t come to rest. Keep the water storage container tightly closed to prevent mosquitoes laying their eggs.
Keep trash neatly so that it is not a breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes. Including supporting activities in environmental management, eliminating mosquito breeding sites in the community. In addition, if a child or family member has a high fever, monitor closely. especially in case of symptoms Taking medicine and the fever does not reduce or decreases and then the fever comes back to be high again. with headache Muscle pain, eye pain, or bleeding spots on the trunk and arms – legs should not be bought or taken by yourself. especially aspirin and ibuprofen antipyretic drugs but should immediately see a doctor
“If you have symptoms such as coughing, runny nose, sore throat, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, and abdominal pain. This may be a joint illness between dengue fever and COVID-19. will cause severe and rapid deterioration When there are such symptoms, you should seek medical attention for proper diagnosis and treatment. Reduce violence and mortality If people have questions about the symptoms of dengue fever or other diseases, they can call for information at Department of Disease Control Hotline 1422,” Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office said.