Progress and Benefits of Seasonal Flu Vaccination Services in Thailand
The Deputy Secretary General of the National Health Security Office (NHSO), Attaporn Limpanyalert, recently discussed the advancements made in seasonal flu vaccination services for the year 2023. He emphasized the importance of health promotion and disease prevention services in safeguarding the population’s well-being. Under the initiative of the National Health Security Fund, the Ministry of Public Health, the NHSO, and the Department of Disease Control have joined forces to provide free flu vaccinations for the Thai population at risk of developing severe complications from the virus.
Rainy Season Vaccination Drive
The upcoming rainy season in Thailand has prompted the authorities to launch a vaccination campaign targeting seven high-risk groups. Starting from May 1, these groups are eligible to receive free flu shots to protect themselves from the virus.
Free Flu Shots in Bangkok
In Bangkok, individuals can avail themselves of free flu shots. The process involves signing up through a wallet app, making the vaccination more accessible to the residents.
However, despite the service being available from May 1 to July 19, 2023, Thailand has achieved a vaccination rate of 69.03%, with 2,008,642 people receiving the flu vaccination.
Leading Vaccination Service Providers
Among the hospitals, Surin Hospital tops the list with 15,111 people vaccinated, accounting for 83% of their target. Other hospitals, including Samut Prakan, Udon Thani, Samut Sakhon, and Songkhla, have also made significant progress in vaccinating their target populations, achieving vaccination rates ranging from 59% to 70%.
Leading Vaccination Service Provinces
Bangkok leads the provinces in terms of providing flu vaccination services, with 148,461 people vaccinated, representing 48% of their target population. Nakhon Ratchasima, Songkhla, Chiang Mai, and Ubon Ratchathani have also made noteworthy progress in their vaccination efforts, with rates ranging from 44% to 68%.
The NHSO emphasizes the urgency for people in the seven identified risk groups to promptly receive the flu vaccination service, as the rainy season facilitates the spread of the virus. The Department of Disease Control, under the Ministry of Public Health, reported 67,460 flu cases between January 1 and July 8, 2023, indicating a disease rate of 101.95 per 100,000 individuals. The provision of free flu vaccines until August 31, 2023, or until supplies run out, aims to proactively combat the spread of the virus and protect public health.
Eligible Risk Groups for Flu Vaccination
- Pregnant women, particularly those in their second trimester
- Children aged 6 months to 2 years
- Individuals with chronic diseases like COPD, asthma, heart conditions, cerebrovascular diseases, kidney failure, cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, and diabetes
- People aged 65 and above
- Thalassemia and immunocompromised individuals, including those with symptomatic HIV infection
- Obese individuals (weight > 100 kg or BMI > 35 kg/m2)
- People with mental retardation who require assistance
Checking Eligibility for Gold Card Medical Treatment
There are four ways to confirm eligibility for “Gold Card” medical treatment:
- Contact any service unit or medical facility in the Gold Card system, including government hospitals, public health hospitals, and public health service centers in the Bangkok area.
- Choose a participating private clinic from the list of service units available within the Health Bag menu in the wallet application.
- Select a hospital where you have the right to receive regular treatment based on your entitlement.
- Refer to the Gold Card wallet app for a comprehensive list of participating service units.
Convenient Vaccination Services
To enhance the convenience of receiving flu shots, individuals from high-risk groups who possess a wallet app will receive notifications regarding their eligibility for the vaccine. Moreover, in collaboration with Krungthai Bank, the NHSO has made the vaccination service accessible to the public through gold patents in the Bangkok area. People can reserve their vaccination slots in advance via the “Health Bag” feature in the Pao Tang app. For those individuals in Bangkok who prefer not to order through the app, they can call the NHSO hotline at 1330, pressing 8 to join the flu vaccination queue.
While individuals residing outside of Bangkok are currently unable to reserve vaccination slots through the wallet app, they can make advance appointments for the service by calling the respective service unit. However, appointment availability may vary based on each unit’s conditions, so it is advisable to contact the service unit directly for inquiries.
Gold Card Healing Criteria and Additional Benefits
- For cases of medical treatment resulting in damages, individuals can receive compensation of up to 400,000 Baht.
- The Gold Card also offers additional benefits, including dental services and a 30 Baht co-payment for various healthcare services.
- The NHSO urges individuals to review the eligibility criteria thoroughly to ensure they do not miss out on these privileges.
Attaporn Limpanyalert The Deputy Secretary General of the National Health Security Office (NHSO) discussed the progress of seasonal flu vaccination services for the year 2023, and the benefits of health promotion and disease prevention services. Under the National Health Security Fund, according to the Department of Disease Control, the Ministry of Public Health and the NHSO, have jointly taken care of Thai people who are at risk of developing serious conditions if they are exposed to the flu virus to be vaccinated.
The rainy season is coming fast! Invite 7 risk groups to get a free flu vaccination starting May 1.
People in Bangkok are giving free flu shots! Sign up through a wallet app
However, from the start of the service between May 1 and July 19, 2023, in the past, Thailand was at risk. have received the flu vaccination service, 2,008,642 people, which is 69.03% of the service’s target
5 The first position of the service unit that provides the most vaccination services is
Surin Hospital 15,111 people or 83 percent of target Samut Prakan Hospital 14,900 people 66 percent of target Udon Thani Hospital 13,792 people 59 percent of target group Samut Sakhon Hospital 12,484 people 67 percent of target Songkhla Hospital 9,395 people target group 70 percent of target group
part 5 The first place in the province that has provided the most vaccination services
Bangkok 148,461 people or 48 percent of the target Nakhon Ratchasima 82,210 people 44 percent of the target Songkhla 61,678 people 68 percent of the target Chiang Mai 57,199 people 56 percent of the target Ubon Ratchathani 55,284 people of the target group 52 percent
Today, the NHSO invites 7 groups of Thai people who risk all rights to medical care. Hurry up to receive the flu vaccination service as soon as possible. Because now it has entered the rainy season, which is when the virus spreads. and by the Department of Disease Control Ministry of Public Health Reported on the flu situation. Between January 1 and July 8, 2023, there were 67,460 patients, the disease rate was 101.95 per hundred thousand of the population. So, I would like to share healthcare. by flu vaccination as a precaution Free of charge until August 31, 2023 or until the vaccine runs out. I say again, the flu vaccine is limited. Whoever gets the service first has the right first.
People from 7 risk groups are entitled to a flu vaccination.
pregnant women, gestational age over 4 months, children 6 months to 2 years, people with 7 groups of chronic diseases, namely COPD, asthma, heart, cerebrovascular disease, kidney failure, cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and diabetes, people aged 65 and over, thalassemia and immunocompromised people (including symptomatic HIV-infected), obese (weight > 100 kg or BMI > 35 kg/ m2), people with mental retardation who are unable to help themselves In the case of pregnant women, flu vaccines are available throughout the year.
4 ways to check your own right to “Gold Card” medical treatment
People from 7 risk groups can contact to get a flu vaccination at Any service unit or medical facility in the Gold Card system, whether it is a government hospital, a public health hospital, a public health service center in the Bangkok area, and a private clinic that participates in the project Or a hospital according to your right to go to treatment regularly By looking at the list of service units that participate in the health bag menu wallet application choose the right to be healthy, prevent disease
In addition, to increase the convenience of receiving seasonal flu vaccines People in risk groups who have a wallet app will receive a notification of that You have the right to be vaccinated against the flu. encourage people at risk to use the service In the Bangkok area, NHSO together with Krungthai Bank Open to the public using gold patents. Can reserve the vaccination rights in advance through the “Health Bag” at the request of Pao Tang, while those in Bangkok but not comfortable ordering through the Pao Tang app can call the NHSO hotline 1330, press 8 to order a flu vaccination queue as well.
For those in the provinces outside of Bangkok. Unable to save through the wallet app at this time. But you can call to make an appointment for the service in advance. reducing congestion when receiving vaccination services as well However, arranging an appointment to receive the service depends on the conditions of each service unit. Contact the service unit for inquiries directly.
open the “Gold Patent” healing criteria in case of damage from medical treatment, get a maximum of 4 hundred thousand
Including benefits, 30 baht gold card, dental, check before you don’t lose the privilege.
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