2023-06-14 06:12:39
Ministry of Public Health warns people Beware of Dengue Fever From January to May 2023, Thailand had 18,173 dengue fever patients, 4.2 times more than last year, the highest in 3 years!
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 had 18,173 dengue fever patients, 4.2 times more than last year, the highest in 3 years, and 15 deaths, with an average of 900 deaths per week. 1 case per week. The areas with the highest sickness rates were Bangkok, Trat, Nan, Chanthaburi, Rayong and Mae Hong Son. By students aged 5 – 14 years old, the most sick, followed by the group aged 15 – 24 years and found that the patients began to tend to increase in June – August, which is the rainy season. before starting to decline in Sept.
How to spot the symptoms of dengue fever
- Initially, the patient will have a high fever for 2 – 7 days.
- Body pain, muscle pain, eye pain
- red body red eyes
- If dengue fever is suspected, a doctor should be consulted immediately for diagnosis and treatment.
jointly prevent dengue fever by helping to destroy the breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes Explore the area around the house. Emptying the water every 7 days, such as water standing around saucers, plant pots, vases, buckets, water jars, lotus basins, old tires, etc.
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