Deputy Government Spokesperson Remind people to protect themselves and their families from rainy season diseases. After the Department of Disease Control points out that the number of dengue fever cases across the country is still high, the trend is likely to spread more among adults. While the National Institute of Child Health recommends surveillance for hand, foot and mouth disease
Today (August 28), Ms. Traisuli Traisornkul, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said that because it is still in the rainy season. This is the season where there are many diseases that need to be monitored. especially dengue hemorrhagic fever At the latest, the Department of Disease Control The Ministry of Public Health has reported an increase in cases across the country. From January 1 to August 10, 2022, there were 16,276 dengue cases and 14 deaths, with most of the deaths being in the age group of 35 years and over, consistent with the trend that the patients were in the adult group. more
Therefore, people are asked to observe the symptoms of their children and family members if there are symptoms of acute high fever. and high floating together with headache, body aches Small red spots may appear on the body, arms and legs, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. If the fever is higher than 2 days, wipe or take medicine and the fever does not decrease, take the patient to see a doctor immediately. for diagnosis and treatment reduce the chance of death
In addition, mosquito breeding sites should be eliminated around homes, schools and communities, for example by using sand to eliminate larvae in the water. or destroying the water-filled container. Close the lid of the trash can completely. Dispose of food containers in a covered bin. in order not to increase the breeding ground of Aedes mosquitoes
Ms Traisuli said that the Queen’s National Institute of Child Health, the Medical Department has issued a warning asking parents, guardians, and teachers to take care of young children in kindergartens. nursery Increase caution in the occurrence of hand, foot and mouth disease as this disease occurs throughout the year, but will increase significantly during the rainy season.
by having to watch out for young children, especially those under 5 years old, in terms of cleanliness, screening and observation The patient will have fever, fatigue, sore mouth, difficulty swallowing due to red blisters on the tongue, gums and cheeks. Red blisters on the palms, fingers, soles. Most of the symptoms in children are mild and resolve on their own. But it must be closely monitored. especially if it is a case of high fever Refusing to eat or drink, frequent vomiting, breathlessness, weakness in the limbs, seizures, urgently need to see a doctor. because it may cause encephalitis myocarditis or lung flooding which is severe to the point of death
However, guidelines for the prevention of COVID-19 Can prevent hand, foot and mouth disease in children as well, whether it is wearing a mask every time you go outside. frequent hand washing with soap especially after touching mucus, saliva, or after excretion or change diapers Avoid sharing things, etc.