2023-04-28 07:02:16
The Department of Disease Control invaded the elderly care facility. Accelerate the beep boost of the COVID-19 influenza vaccine to enhance immunity
Today (April 28, 2023), the Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health (Sor MoPH) organized an activity “Caring for the elderly. by increasing immunity Far away from COVID-19” at The Parents Elderly Care Center, Saphan Sung District, Bangkok In the event, there were agency representatives from the Department of Older Persons. Saphan Sung District Office, Health Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Department of Disease Control Executives and administrators of elderly care facilities The Parents participated and provided ready-made immunization services and proactive COVID-19 vaccination for elderly people in aged care facilities. The Parents and the elderly in surrounding communities
Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong Director General Department of Disease Control Revealed during the activity chairman that this activity aims to increase the opportunity for the target group to know and access information. and saw the importance of vaccination against COVID-19 and ready-made immunization (LAAB), especially for the elderly at risk receive more ready-made immune services which will increase immunity against COVID-19 in vulnerable groups, reducing risk, preventing severe illness and death
Dr. Tares said that the Department of Disease Control reported that during the past Songkran festival It was found that the number of people infected with COVID-19 doubled from the previous period. And it is expected to increase significantly during the rainy season with the outbreak of influenza. Especially the 607 group who had not received the vaccine or received the booster. There will be a risk of serious illness and death. Therefore, vaccination against COVID-19 along with the influenza vaccine and immunization injections will be able to reduce such risks
“But due to the problem of accessing services, part of the target group has not received insufficient information on the benefits, importance and safety of COVID-19 immunization. It can cause the target group to delay or refuse to receive the vaccine. Therefore, it is necessary to communicate and publicize the public to be aware of a wide area in order to create awareness, understanding of the benefits. and increase the opportunity to receive ready-made immunosuppressive services for elderly people in government and private elderly care facilities including the elderly living in surrounding communities which will have a positive effect on both their own health protect people in the community Including maintaining the public health system and the country’s economy as well, ”said Dr. Tares.
side Dr. Sophon Iamsirithavorn Deputy Director General Department of Disease Control added that According to the trend of the situation of COVID-19 in Thailand, the number of people infected with COVID-19 increased during the Songkran festival And most of the patients who died in the 607 group had a history of not being vaccinated or having been vaccinated for more than 3 months. Therefore, to prepare for the prevention of severe illness from COVID-19 And influenza during the rainy season, the Department of Disease Control invites the elderly or all risk groups. Contact for immunity promotion against COVID-19 Whether it’s a vaccine or a ready-made immunity at a hospital near home And if you have any further questions, you can contact the hospital. Provincial Public Health Office (Public Health Office) or the Bangkok Health Office. In this regard, those who want influenza vaccination can be vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine by injecting on each arm.
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