Monkeypox is caused by a virus that belongs to the same family as the chickenpox virus, but is much less severe. And vaccination against smallpox can prevent up to 85% of monkeypox disease.
before eliminating smallpox There is a vaccination, known as a “vaccination,” that will help prevent both diseases. However, people born after 1980 who have never been vaccinated against smallpox before. It is a group that is more at risk of chickenpox than those who have not been vaccinated.
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However, the latest information from the Department of Disease Control reveals that Thailand has no cases or suspected cases of chickenpox in the country at all. Therefore, the most important thing is to stay on the lookout for people entering the country primarily.
Assessing the risk of contracting monkey pox in Thailand
There is an opportunity to meet people with a history of traveling from countries where cases have been reported, such as Nigeria, United Kingdom, England, Canada, Spain, Portugal.
treatment
- There is currently no specific treatment for monkeypox. but can also control the outbreak Vaccination against smallpox
- Treatment with antiviral drugs cidofovir , Tecovirimat, brincidofovir.
smallpox vaccine
Dr. Chalermchai Boonyaleephan (Dr. Chalermchai), Vice-President of the Senate Public Health Commission, provided information that From the latest investigation, it was found that In addition to the old vaccine (ACAM2000) that was effective decades ago. By the way, it is called vaccination. Drop the vaccine or abscess into it and poke it.
Found a new vaccine that is not a drop and then poke but is injected into the subcutaneous layer (Subcutaneous) is not an injection into the skin. (Intradermal) that have been manufactured and used before are owned by a Danish company and certified by the United States FDA (USFDA).
details of the vaccine
- Vaccine trade name JYNNEOS.
- Manufactured by the Danish company Bavarian Nordic A/S.
- It is a live vaccine. Produced from a virus similar to human smallpox MVA-BN : Modified Vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic.
- production process Virus culture in hatching chicken egg cells (CEF : Chicken Embryo Fibroblast)
- Two injections are given into the subcutaneous layer, 28 days apart.
- Injection size 0.5 CC
- Injected into people aged 18 years and over.
- The most common side effects are redness, pain at the injection site, burning, itching, and possibly aches.
- The vaccine works well. Stimulates both the lymphatic system (Humoral) and the cellular system (Cellular).
- Prevents both human chickenpox and monkeypox.
- Immunogenicity was twice as high as the conventional vaccine, 152.8 GMT(PRNT) compared to 84.4 GMT.
The new vaccine boost immunity higher But it is a new vaccine, so it must be studied further. How long will the immune system last?
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The primary defenses are as follows:
1. Avoid direct contact with blood, secretions or pustules of infected animals or wild animals.
2. Avoid eating undercooked meat.
3. Wash your hands often. with soap and water or alcohol gel when in contact with infected animals or people or travel into the forest
4. Do not bring wild animals to raise or import animals from abroad without disease screening.
5. In the case of returning from a country that is an infectious disease zone Must be screened and monitored for symptoms until 21 days. If you have symptoms of illness, seek immediate medical attention. and quarantine to prevent the patient from spreading the infection
6. Avoid contact with people who have a history of coming from risk areas and have symptoms.
In case of suspected monkey pox infection recommend to isolate the patient Protect the respiratory system of close people. and taken to a hospital where the patient can be isolated
Thank you health information from Department of Disease Control, one hundred eight thousand nine with Dr. Chalermchai