The Ministry of Public Health reveals that the situation of COVID-19 in Thailand has increased. but started to slow down Emphasizes the COVID vaccination measures “4 injections, 4 months” to help increase immunity, predicting that in 2023 there will still be a small wave – a sub-mutant
Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health said that the COVID-19 situation in Thailand is likely to increase. but started to slow down The health system can still support it.
For all the deaths were still in the 608 cohort and almost all were not vaccinated. Not receiving all vaccinations or received a booster for more than 3 months
Therefore, measures during this period Therefore, we must urgently invite the 608 group, including those who have been vaccinated or infected for more than 3-4 months, to receive the booster vaccination according to the principles. 4 doses 4 months That is, get all 4 doses. If the last dose is more than 4 months, get the vaccine to increase immunity.
At the same time, the hospitals under the Ministry of Public Health have been charged that Serve all people who come to request service. Don’t worry too much about wasting vaccines. Including organizing more service points and an aggressive injection unit, as for the Bangkok area, has coordinated with the Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee to help speed up the vaccination of the elderly in the area to complete
The important thing is to get all 4 doses of vaccination and vaccinations as scheduled to boost immunity. Don’t worry about waiting for the new vaccine. Because the introduction of booster injections does not give much different results than the original vaccination. And the infection also has sub-mutations. continually The vaccines produced therefore cannot keep up with the changes in the virus.
For self-protection measures are also important. Especially wearing a mask when having symptoms in the respiratory system. or in a crowded or crowded place
however Ministry of Public Health Still monitoring the situation in various groups, including medical facilities, markets, migrant workers, slums, etc. If there are signs of important changes, they will notify the public.
As for the year 2023, the situation is expected to be no different from the previous one. Small Wave outbreaks will also be found. But those who are at risk still need to be vaccinated to increase immunity. This will allow people to live a normal life.
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