2023-04-27 09:18:26
Department of Communicable Diseases Agrees on the annual COVID vaccine plan, free! Every needle, inject first, prevent first.
Today (April 27, 2023) at the Ministry of Public Health (Sor Shor.) Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul Deputy Prime Minister and Minister The Ministry of Public Health chaired the 3/2023 National Communicable Disease Committee meeting, with Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong Permanent Secretary for Public Health Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong Director General Department of Disease Control and committees from related agencies participated
Mr. Anutin announced that the meeting considered and approved 4 important issues: 1. The next phase of the COVID-19 vaccine service plan is the COVID-19 vaccination. annually for the public (2023 – 2024), which will start injecting
In 2023 is the first year, 1 injection per year, it is recommended to inject before the rainy season. or since April Because it is expected that the infection will spread a lot during the rainy season Any type or version of the approved vaccine can be used. Without counting how many needles, which the Ministry of Public Health has enough vaccines for people who want to inject almost 20 million doses and can receive the COVID-19 vaccination along with the influenza vaccine By injecting each side of the upper arm But if not injected at the same time can be injected at any time regardless of distance
“Even after Songkran, there will be more cases of COVID-19, but it is in line with the Department of Disease Control’s predictions. And ask people to hurry up to get the COVID-19 vaccine According to the recommendation of the Ministry of Public Health, because the injection was first prevented. Especially the group at risk of severe disease, both group 608 and children under 5 years of age. The risk group for exposure/infection is an occupation that has to touch a large number of people. or in crowded places such as correctional institutions, etc., including groups of medical and public health personnel front line officers and village health volunteers (VHVs) to reduce severe illness or death and maintain the public health system of the country As for the general public, they can receive the annual vaccination as well as voluntarily, ”said Anutin.
Mr. Anutin said 2. Approved the accelerated measures to prevent the spread of dengue fever in 2023 because the situation of dengue patients tends to increase rapidly. Therefore, disease control measures must be upgraded. Intensify the exploration and destruction of mosquito larvae breeding sites. Organize volunteer campaign activities continuously every week accelerated through the Provincial Communicable Disease Committee Communicate proactively to public health facilities, pharmacies and the public, speeding up diagnosis and treatment. using a rapid assay kit as well as requiring hospitals to prepare for treatment and disease control according to the guidelines of the Department of Disease Control.
3. Approve the amendment to the composition of the Malaria Eradication Sub-Committee. under the National Communicable Disease Committee 4. Approve the assignment of food poisoning prevention and control agencies. due to various epidemic events continually including in school The Academic Committee under the Communicable Diseases Act B.E. 2558 has therefore proposed the prevention and control of food poisoning. The meeting assigned the Office of Food Safety Promotion and Support, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health to coordinate proactive actions with relevant agencies.
Reporters asked whether the dual vaccination of both COVID-19 and influenza Must there be a meeting of the National Health Security Board (NHSO board) on May 1, 2023 first or not, or can be injected at all? Mr. Anutin said it was a preparation for the flu vaccine. But the COVID-19 vaccine can be injected immediately, people at risk groups can walk in and receive a double vaccine. Whether it was a group of 608 roaming around among the crowds. medical and public health personnel
When asked if in the future the COVID-19 vaccine will inject for free only for risk groups Does the general public have to pay for it? Mr. Anutin said that COVID-19 will become an endemic disease. flu like It is hoped that in the future medical technology may have a multi-strain vaccine. But when the people’s brothers and sisters have more immunity COVID-19 epidemic will reduce the severity It will be limited to risk groups. Like we provide influenza vaccines, mainly focusing on risk groups. which do not have to worry
“And in the future, the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has developed a vaccine for COVID-19 as well. It is a human trial of 4,000 samples. Now all samples are injected. And the results are quite effective. which I received a report and study for permanent secretary Ministry of Public Health as the new chairman of the Board of Pharmaceutical Organization which will make management faster in order to bring them out for the benefit of the people,” said Mr. Anutin.
When asked whether the vaccination supports foreign workers as well, Mr. Anutin said that everyone, all risk groups. inject all Thai people but not injecting people living in Thailand probably won’t help
“Providing a COVID-19 vaccine in the future, we hope that the government’s vaccine will be effective and we will be able to procure it easily. but if not yet must find other sources to increase confidence each year But I’m sure One day we will see the merging of species. in a single vaccination As for now, the COVID-19 vaccine is still free, especially in the public and private sectors. not charged But he will charge for the injection. The service fee depends on each location. but all public sector free Delivered to government hospitals across the country, ”said Anutin.
Mr. Anutin said that for the private sector, if they wish to buy the vaccine themselves, they can do it. It depends on the manufacturer whether they sell it or not, because it is now approved by the FDA. Only some brands are unlocked and can be bought, it depends on the seller, but as for the Ministry of Public Health, we have good relations with many countries. Like this year, you don’t have to buy a COVID-19 vaccine. Because governments from our friendly countries have expressed their intentions to the Thai government in large numbers.
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