Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health reiterates measures 3 to prevent 3 diseases, accelerate the prevention of dengue fever especially a group of students
Today (26 Nov) Dr. Opas Karn Kawinpong Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that the dengue fever situation in 2021 from January 1 – November 25, 2021 found 9,084 cases, 6 deaths, 5 males and 1 female, in the age group 5-14 years old. The most common and the age group 65 years and over, with the risk factor for death in children is overweight or obesity. and in the elderly is having a chronic disease The main factors affecting the death of dengue hemorrhagic fever patients were delayed diagnosis. as well as having a breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes in the residential area
“Although this year The number of sick people is less than the same period in the previous year. or decreased by more than 80 percent, but it is expected that in 2022 there will be more outbreaks Because dengue fever will spread every other year or every 2 years because the natural immunity in people is reduced. Factors from more travel during the opening of the country or have flooding which is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. In addition, school-age children are among the highest risk groups As many educational institutions start to open more on-site learning, it is recommended to use measures 3 to prevent 3 diseases, namely, garbage collection. Keep the house clean Keep the water completely by collecting waste systematically The environment in the school is not a breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes. Including asking the school to organize additional activities in environmental management. Eliminate mosquito breeding sites in schools such as BIG CLEANING DAY activities. in order to prevent mosquitoes from occurring and preventing students from being bitten by mosquitoes until they become sick, aggravating the current epidemic situation”, which can prevent both dengue fever fever, joint pain, mosquito and Zika virus infection Dr. Opas said
Dr. Chantana Phadungtos, Director of the Division of Communicable Diseases led by Insects added that Please observe the symptoms of the people in the house. If a high fever persists for more than 2 days, wipe yourself or take antipyretics and the fever does not go away. Think that you may be sick with dengue fever. In addition, if there are symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, it may be a joint illness between dengue fever and COVID-19. near home or call the Department of Disease Control hotline at 1422
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