Department of Disease Control expects COVID-19 This week maybe a little more. Accelerate the vaccination of young children 6 months – 4 years, including vaccinating foreign children. At the same time, join hands with the Association of Private Hospitals, 46 hospitals, divided into 27 Bangkok and 9 metropolitan areas. The rest of the provinces are ready for free vaccinations! Add more service channels, repeat! It does not serve only regular customers or patients. Private hospitals only Advise the public to call and ask before taking the service. or call the Department of Disease Control hotline 1422
On October 28, at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) Dr. Thares Krasanaiyarawiwong, MD. Acting for the Director-General of the Department of Disease Control Press conference on Covid-19 vaccine service. Accelerate the building of early childhood. Protecting the dangers of COVID-19 that the current Covid-19 situation now has about 2,000 new cases on average weekly, with 2,616 cases found in the past week, an average of 373 daily deaths, 40 deaths, an average of 5 days a day, pneumonia found. 396 intubated, 214 intubated this week, some increase but not much. It’s in the forecast and in control. The total number of vaccinations for COVID-19 is 143.5 million doses, one dose 82.5%, the second dose 77.5% and the booster dose 46.5% by 2021-2022, preventing 4.9 hundred thousand deaths and preventing more than a million serious illnesses. Effectiveness in May – July 2022 found that 4 injections prevent pneumonia and 100% death, if 3 injections prevent death reduced to 93% and 2 injections reduced to 72%.
“For vaccinating young children 6 months – 4 years, kick-off on October 12, we distribute vaccines in all provinces and distribution agencies. Injected a certain amount, waiting for information. No systemic complications have been reported yet. There are no serious complications, such as heart problems, asking the VHV to be a mechanism to help bring parents and children to receive the vaccine, aiming for 2 million doses,” said Dr. Thares.
side Dr. Sophon Iamsirithavorn Deputy Director-General, Department of Disease Control Said that during the Omikron outbreak from January to the end of September 2022, the rate of infection among children is high among young children aged 0-4 years. This group is unable to take good care of themselves. unable to protect himself parents must take care The morbidity rate is 1.5 times higher than for older children and mortality that reflects the severity is 3 times higher than for older children in the 5-9 and 10-14 year age groups who have been vaccinated. Therefore, the risk lies in young children. But before there was no vaccine. now we have It is a very important period to strengthen the immunity for the offspring. Latest information 9 months ago. We have had 69 deaths under 4 years old and 443 intubated. If immunized, there is a chance of preventing death. Because vaccines are proven to prevent severe illness and death. do not have to go to the ICU intubation Hope today onwards If there are children under 5 years old, they will bring them to be vaccinated.
The vaccination for young children can be given in 3 doses, with the first dose given at any time. We are now serving since October 12th. The second dose is 4 weeks or 1 month apart from the first dose and the third dose is 8 weeks or 2 months apart. If everyone is vaccinated, they will prevent serious illness and death as well. no loss The Department of Disease Control has a policy for children to have convenient access to vaccines. By informing the Communicable Disease Committee / BMA to arrange a medical facility to provide services There will be more hospitals to provide services. The injection must be under the supervision of a doctor. The general hospital has a good children’s clinic. can provide service Because other types of vaccinations are already available, ask the hospital to set up a service point as a vaccination week to speed up vaccination.
Prof. Dr. Somsak Loh, Secretary, President of the Royal Pediatrician of Thailand said that from all pediatrician meetings, including in Asia, where Korea voted Young children should be vaccinated against COVID Asking why injecting Even though the infection is weaker, the Missy is less because the child can become very sick. In the past, there were not many children in the early epidemic. After a young age is more. and hospitalized more than adults Because parents are worried, under 5 years old, the mortality rate is high. which the vaccine has been injected is not that it will not be But causing less symptoms Less likely to die, however, children under 5 years old who are at risk for injections are those under 1 year old, including premature birth, obesity, chronic respiratory disease, lung disease, asthma, cardiovascular disease. cerebrovascular disease, chronic renal disease, cancer and immunodeficiency states, diabetes mellitus, and Down syndrome. Neurological impairment, developmental delay due to high chance of death
The dose of the vaccine is less than 1 in 10 for adults, and the side effects are almost non-fever. But when using a small amount, it must be injected with 3 injections, under 1 year old, injected into the outer thigh, older than 1 year, injected on the upper arm. If injected with infection, the immune system will improve. No, you can inject it, but if you have a fever, you may not be able to inject it. But if the child is clearly infected May leave 2 months before in case of appointment to inject the second or third injection and are busy or forget Able to inject later than scheduled Because slow injection, better immunity. But don’t be too long because be careful that you may be infected first.
On the other hand, Mr. Chalermkul Aphibunyophas, Executive Director of the Association of Private Hospitals Said that the private hospital association sees the benefits, how to make children more accessible to receive vaccinations, we asked private hospitals all over the country, there are 46 hospitals cooperating to vaccinate children 6 months – 4 years, divided into Bangkok. . 27 locations, 9 metropolitan areas and the rest are in the provinces Which does not serve only regular customers or patients in private hospitals. We are happy to serve this group of children in addition to hospital patients by participating hospitals or later. free of charge Because the vaccine is supported by the government, it will be injected for free.
“Please ask parents to bring the child to receive services, which each hospital may have a different number of services. Please call and ask to make an appointment. When and where can I go? Because 1 Vial vaccine can be administered in 10 doses, it must be administered. for vaccine benefits If you don’t have a number, call 1422, Department of Disease Control, Information. We provide 7-day service with a convenient page from the government,” said Chalermkul.
When asked if an appointment can be injected again? Dr. Sophon said First, ask to pick up at the same place. because there is a complete history If necessary, unable to go, such as moving to another province or moving to another place, if there is a nearby hospital providing services, they can get the service. Because the data recorded in the doctor is ready to view the vaccination history. but wants to go to the same place so that it can record continuously
Ask if someone thinks that people in the house have sprayed. or have been addicted and have group immunity children do not need injection Prof. Dr. Somsak said that Children are not at home all the time. Adults can be repeated. It’s better not to inject And it’s not that it’s not injected. but the chances are less The chances of complications are even less.
Ask if the foreign child is covered or not. Can I go for private injections? Dr. Sophon said The principle is to inject everyone on the Thai soil plan. foreign children as well Foreign children come to work in Thailand or neighboring countries. In the past, private hospitals have always provided injection services to foreigners who live and work in Thailand. including foreign workers Still using the same principles to strengthen immunity
Asked again that during the winter, if you don’t vaccinate and take the children on a trip Is there a higher chance of infection? Prof. Dr. Somsak said the cold weather lasted longer. Abroad, the flu epidemic in winter, so taking the children on a trip Fewer people are wearing masks now. Even abroad, no one wears it. If going to travel, should give the child an injection first. less chance Because if you get sick in the middle of the road, it’s difficult to come for treatment, but if you wait for the injection for 3 months, you probably won’t be able to go. We are not that strict. I want to spray on time It’s okay if you don’t follow up for a little bit. I don’t want to postpone too much because I’m afraid to forget.
** Reporters reported that The 27 private hospitals in Bangkok are Bangkok Christian Hospital, CGH Hospital, CGH Saimai Hospital, Nawavej Hospital, Paolo Kaset Hospital, Wimut Hospital, Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital, Samitivej Hospital. Thonburi, Huachiew Hospital, Kasemrad Hospital Ramkhamhaeng, Thonburi Hospital, Bangpakok Hospital 8, Phaet Panya Hospital, Sikarin Hospital, Synphaet Hospital, B Care Medical Center Hospital , Chao Phraya Hospital, Thonburi 2 Hospital, Bang Phai Hospital, Mongkutwattana Hospital, Vichaiyut Hospital, Suksawat Hospital, Bang Pakok 9 International Hospital, Nawamin Hospital, Bumrungrad Hospital, Vichaivej Hospital Nong Khaem, and Inter Sukhumvit Hospital
Private hospitals in 9 metropolitan areas, including Nonthaburi Province, Kasemrad Hospital International Rattanathibet, World Medical Hospital, Krungthai Hospital, Pathum Thani Province, Karunvej Pathumthani Hospital, CGH Lamlukka Hospital, Bangpakok Rangsit 2 Hospital, Pathumwet Hospital, Synphaet Hospital Lam Luk Ka and Samut Prakan Province Bangpakok Samut Prakan Hospital
Private hospitals in 10 other provinces: Chiang Mai Province, Chiang Mai Medical Center Hospital, Lamphun Province, Haripunchai Memorial Hospital, Haripunchairam Hospital, Buriram Province, Buriram Hospital, Ram, J. Saraburi, Kasemrad Hospital Saraburi, Chachoengsao Province, Kasemrad Hospital Chachoengsao, Chularat 11 Inter Hospital, Ruam Phaet Chachoengsao Hospital, Chonburi Province, Samitivej Hospital, Chonburi and Rayong Province, Srirayong Hospital
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