Today (28 Aug. 65) Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society Announced via Facebook fan page Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society invites the general public Without age limit, get vaccinated against influenza for free! free of charge
Those who wish to receive vaccination can walk-in at
- Por Por Ror Building, 16th Floor, Room No. 21
- Monday – Friday (except public holidays)
- From 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Lunch break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
- From now until 16 September 2022 or until the vaccine runs out.
You can make an appointment in advance via phone at 02-256-4185 or 02-256-4210.
For more information, call. 02-256-5427
Please bring your ID card come every time you get the service
WHO worried about influenza and covid infection
this year World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning to countries especially countries in the warm southern hemisphere including Thailand Keep an eye out to monitor and prepare to deal with. influenza and the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), including increasing influenza vaccination campaigns which may be infected with COVID-19
Assoc. Prof. (Special) Dr. Tawee Chotiphitayasunont President of the Foundation for the Promotion of Influenza Education and pediatric infectious disease specialists Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health (Children’s Hospital) revealed that concerns about the spread of influenza In this situation, there are two main parts:
1. Full School Opening
The important variables were ‘young children’ aged 0-4 years and ‘school-aged children’ aged 5-9 years, followed by ‘older children’ aged 10-19 years, which are considered intermediaries that will carry the influenza virus to other members in the family This will affect the elderly such as grandparents, grandparents, especially if there are elderly people with chronic illnesses. The higher the risk of serious disease increases as well.
According to a study published by The Lancet (published March 25, 2022), patients with both influenza and COVID-19 2 to 4 times more likely to need a ventilator compared to COVID-19 just one disease while increasing the risk of death by up to 2 times
In addition, another foreign study found that 7 out of 10 people over 65 were infected with influenza. There is a high risk of complications such as pneumonia, inflammation of the brain. multiple organ failure and sepsis in the bloodstream as well
2. Opening of international borders
It is estimated that this year there will be at least 10 million tourists coming to Thailand. The concern is that tourists in many countries will have guidelines to prevent COVID-19. Different from Thai people, for example, they don’t like to wear masks. or no spacing
In addition, if a tourist coming from the southern hemisphere, such as Australia, New Zealand, is a zone where the flu epidemic is increasing. It may affect other tourists. including Thai people involved in getting influenza and may spread in Thailand more widely It is considered a cycle of influenza epidemic in many countries in the near future.
Influenza vaccination decreases the chances of getting into the ICU.
Assoc. Prof. (Special) Dr. Tawee Chotpitayasunont Reiterated to parents with children aged 0-19, who will be the carrier of the disease group 608, which is the same risk group as Covid-19. including the general public Influenza prevention should not be ignored and should be prevented early on, as ‘influenza vaccination’ is the most cost-effective key to protecting yourself and your loved ones from the devastating effects of influenza and infection with other chronic diseases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States has compiled the results of several studies. A 2018 study shows adults getting the flu vaccination. Those with influenza were 59% less likely to be treated in the ICU than those who were not vaccinated, while a 2021 study found that adults vaccinated with influenza had a lower risk of death from influenza. down 31% compared to those who were not vaccinated against the flu.
Currently, medical and public health facilities Public and private hospitals in Thailand The influenza vaccine in the 2022 season, known as the ‘Southern Hemisphere Flu 2022 Vaccine’, is available for both 3-strain (free) and 4-strain, which will cover a wider range of influenza strains than the triple strain. The people can receive the 4-strain flu vaccine at the general private hospitals. which has been open for service from today until the end of December 2022
Interested parties can learn information about influenza. and various infectious diseases For more information, click on the Influenza Education Foundation website, or visit the Influenza Education Foundation page.