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Dengue fever is still strong. More than 3 months already ill, more than 8 thousand cases, 10 provinces. Top shot. The Department of Disease Control recommends the principle “3 prevent 3 diseases”.
On April 11, Dr. Atsadang Ruay-ardsin, Deputy Director General and Spokesperson for the Department of Disease Control. Ministry of Public Health (Ministry of Public Health) said the report of the Department of Meteorology. During this period, Thailand will experience thunderstorms in many areas. Causing flooding in various containers What is a breeding ground for Aedes larvae So, warn people to be careful to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes Because it may be at risk of dengue fever AND helps to eliminate hatcheries from mosquito larvae According to the dengue fever situation, from January 1 to April 7, 2020, there were 8,147 deaths, 4 deaths, the 3 most common age groups are 5-14 years, followed by 15-24 years and 0-4 years in the month. In March, the 10 provinces with the highest disease rates were Ang Thong, Rayong, Phichit, Samut Sakhon, Chai Nat, Prachuap Khirikhan, Ranong, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima and Nakhon Pathom respectively, while the risk factors for death are obesity. And before going to the hospital, self-medication in NSAIDs like ibuprofen
“You can see that only 3 months than this year That despite having fewer patients during the same period last year But the number of more than 8,000 patients is considered more than many Previous year Shows that the general outbreak of the disease is still at high risk and requires more vigilance. Especially when there is a rain storm during this period, more water will be added to the general water tank, which may have dry mosquito eggs attached for several months, hoping to disintegrate into larvae and become a mosquito Also, when it officially enters the rainy season around May, it will be even more risky if the number of Aedes mosquitoes becomes more densified if serious measures are not taken, “said Dr. Asadang.
The Deputy Director General of the Department of Disease Control said it is good for people who own the home. Community owners closer to the environment who are more conducive to the disease. You must be aware of and regularly behave to eradicate mosquito breeding grounds regularly before it rains. Keep and destroy breeding grounds to a minimum to reduce the number of Aedes mosquitoes that carry dengue and other diseases. Before the bud season
Dr. Atsadang said that for dengue prevention Ask people to inspect the area with flooding AND jointly eliminate the breeding areas of Aedes Aeolus in the area around Home and in the community. By suggesting that people collect houses, collect garbage, and store water according to the “3 prevent and 3 disease” measures as follows: 1. Keep the house clean, such as folding clothes in a closet or hanging them neatly. So as not to have a boring corner on the island of mosquitoes 2. Pick up litter around the house. Keep food or drinking water containers in a black bag. And take it to the garbage. In order not to be a breeding ground for mosquitoes, and 3. To collect water, the containers that contain drinking water must be completely closed. Wash the container upside down. And change the water in pots or vases every week Prevents Aedes mosquitoes from laying eggs That can prevent 3 diseases that are 1. Dengue fever 2. Zika virus infection 3. fever, joint pain, mosquito pattern
“If people are sick, such as fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, wheezing, anorexia, stomach pain, they can have many similar symptoms. Both flu, dengue, and Covid-19 disease. So, request that people wear health masks Take antipyretics for 1-2 days If symptoms do not improve, hurry to see a doctor at the nearest hospital To be diagnosed and receive additional treatment For more information, contact the line direct 1422 from the Department of Disease Control, “said Dr. Asadang.
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