On April 22, 2022, Dr. Jadet Thammathatchaari, secretary-general of the National Health Security Office (NHSO), said that influenza is an important cause of acute respiratory infections. It is common in populations of all age groups. Symptoms range from fever, runny nose, to more serious complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis. myocarditis, hepatitis
Found a morbidity rate of about 10-20% of the population in pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases. and obese There is a risk of serious illness and complications and death.
If the epidemic is not prevented, hospitals will be burdened with patient care. and causing economic losses in medical treatment
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from the situation NHSO has been packed. “Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Service” It is a benefit to promote health and prevent disease under “National Health Security Fund” continuously by cooperation between NHSO and the Department of Disease Control
In 2022, 4.2 million doses of influenza vaccine were procured for injecting to Thai people who are at risk of 7 groups, all treatment rights. free of charge Covers protection against 3 strains of influenza virus (an A/Victoria/2570/2019 (H1N1) pdm09-like virus, an A/Darwin/9/2021 (H3N2)-like virus; and a B/Austria/1359417/2021 (B/ictoria lineage)-like virus.), as defined by the World Health Organization. starting from the date 1 May – 31 August 2565 or until the vaccine runs out
For people in 7 risk groups, which are:
- Pregnant women, gestational age 4 months or more (available all year round)
- All children 6 months to 2 years old
- People with chronic diseases as follows: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and diabetes.
- People aged 65 and over
- Thalassemia and immunocompromised people (including symptomatic HIV-infected people)
- Obesity (weight > 100 kg or BMI > 35 kg/m2)
- People with cerebral palsy who cannot help themselves
Dr. Jadet said that getting vaccinated against seasonal influenza this year Initially there will be a message SMS Sent to people at risk groups to inform them of influenza vaccination services. which you can Walk in You can get the service at the nearest service center without having to book in advance. Or may call to inquire with the service unit first. Except for Bangkok, where the system is still open for reservations for influenza vaccinations in advance By registering through the app “Bao Tang” as in the past year. in cooperation with Krung Thai Bank
However, in order to prepare for the service, on April 25 – 26, 2022, a meeting will be held to clarify the implementation of seasonal influenza vaccine service to representatives of service units across the country. by the Department of Disease Control Ministry of Health Krung Thai Bank and NHSO in order to provide services and operations in the same way.
“From May 1st, the NHSO invites Thai people from 7 risk groups, all rights, to receive free seasonal influenza vaccination services. free of charge which vaccination against influenza during the outbreak of COVID-19 In addition to reducing the severity of illness and death from complications of influenza. It also reduces the risk of increased mortality from both infections and reduces the hospitalization rate of COVID-19 patients. It also reduces the confusion of screening for co-infections between influenza and COVID-19. Therefore, those in the 7 risk groups should receive influenza vaccination services. In order to take care of your own health Influenza vaccination can be coupled with the Covid-19 vaccine according to the advice of the Ministry of Public Health,” said Dr. Jadet.
For SMS messages sent to people at risk groups are as follows: “The free flu vaccine has arrived! For the elderly 65 years and over and those in the risk group Go get a free flu vaccination! At a hospital near your home, no reservation is required. First come first served from May 1 – August 31, 2022 or until the vaccine runs out. You can search for hospitals near your home through the health bag from May 1, 2022 onwards.”
For more information on the use of gold patents, NHSO hotline 1330 or online channels, including Line NHSO, Line ID @nhso or click https://lin.ee/zzn3pU6 and Facebook: The Health Security Office. nation https://www.facebook.com/NHSO.Thailand
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