Thairath Online
28 Apr 2022 12:27
Government spokesman revealed that “Gen. Prayut” the government invites the elderly to vaccinate against COVID-19. Reduce the severity of severe illness and death along with reiterating compliance with public health measures
Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office Revealed today (28 April 2022) that Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Acknowledge the report according to the Department of Health Report on the results of the Health Poll “Prophylactic behavior and concerns about vaccination among the elderly” during 1-21 April 2022 found that
- 88.20% of the elderly 60 years and over received complete vaccination and booster shots.
- 11.80% of the elderly who are not sure whether to get vaccinated or think they will not get the booster vaccination
For the reason why the elderly are not fully vaccinated or have not been vaccinated
- 37.99 percent fear vaccination side effects
- 19.44% thought that 1-2 injections of vaccinations were sufficient.
- 10.51% want to study the information to be sure before vaccinating
The Prime Minister has given a policy to the Ministry of Public Health to campaign for children to bring the elderly to complete the dose of vaccination. to reduce illness prevent severe symptoms Even vaccinations can cause side effects. But the benefit of vaccination significantly outweighs the risk of side effects. while emphasizing that the elderly continue to follow the advice of the Ministry of Public Health and the highest concentration To prevent the spread of COVID-19, adhere to the DMHTT principle, which is social distancing, wearing masks, washing hands frequently, and checking temperature. and testing for COVID-19 and promote good health regularly By eating clean, hygienic food and exercising regularly.
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