Department of Disease Control reiterates 7 risk groups for free influenza vaccination starting May 1 to help reduce the risk of severe symptoms and complications. Revealed that it can be injected together with the Covid-19 vaccine by injecting each arm on each side. Reduces the risk of death from infection with both diseases and strengthens self-defense Wear a mask to prevent 2 diseases
On April 29, Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that during this time the weather changes hot and rainy. and will enter the rainy season that is the season of the influenza epidemic may cause more cases of influenza This disease is a respiratory infection similar to COVID-19 and there is a preventive vaccine which will be injected once a year. Severe morbidity and mortality from influenza complications It also reduces the increased risk of death from both infections and lowers sleep rates. Hospital of influenza patients
for this year’s seasonal influenza vaccination The Department of Disease Control and the National Health Security Office (NHSO) started a vaccination campaign between May 1 – August 31, 2022 in people in 7 risk groups, namely 1. Pregnant women, 4 gestational age. Months or more (services throughout the year) 2. Children aged 6 months – 2 years 3. People with chronic diseases such as COPD, asthma, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and diabetes 4 Elderly people 65 years and over 5. People with thalassemia and people with impaired immune systems Including HIV-infected people with symptoms 6. Obesity, weight more than 100 kg or BMI more than 35 kg per square meter, and 7. Persons with mental disabilities who cannot help themselves. In addition, vaccines have been prepared for medical and public health personnel. at risk of exposure to influenza
Dr. Opas said that vaccination against influenza It is necessary even after the COVID-19 vaccine has been vaccinated since it is a different virus. People should get both vaccines, which can be given at the same time. It is recommended to inject on each arm. especially people at risk to reduce the severity of the disease and reduce the risk of death from complications Therefore, people in those at risk groups are asked to receive the flu vaccine free of charge at a public health facility near their home. and private hospitals participating in the National Health Security Scheme We also ask for cooperation to strictly follow disease prevention measures, wear masks, social distancing, and wash your hands frequently to prevent influenza as well as to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
