At the Department of Disease Control, a press conference “How to live and stay away from disease” in 2024, Dr. Jurai Wongsawat, expert from the Department of Disease Control. A Department of Disease Control spokesperson said that three diseases that are still expected to spread in Thailand are influenza, COVID-19 and dengue fever. By influenza, since the beginning of 2024, more cases have been found than in 2023. Most of the at-risk groups are children under 15 years of age, especially children in schools 5-9 years old, with the highest prevalence, but it can occur at any age group. Since the beginning of the year, more than 100,000 people have been sick and 5 people have died. Most of the people who died were adults, especially the elderly who had chronic diseases. People with risk factors and young children should receive free vaccination services. As for cluster outbreaks this year, outbreaks have still been found in prisons, while schools still need to keep a close watch. for dengue fever From the beginning of the year to the present, there have been more than 20,000 cumulative cases and 27 cumulative deaths, with deaths every week. The incidence of disease is still high. which can be in every age group But it is found more often among school children aged 5-14 years. In adults, it is less common but more common. and died more than in childhood Of the 27 cumulative deaths, 20 were adults. The risk factor was late going to the hospital. In adults, it was found to have congenital diseases as well. It is recommended to eliminate breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes. If you suspect you are sick, such as having a high fever. Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, rash, blood spots on the body. Please see a doctor immediately. Don't buy medicine to take yourself. As for COVID-19 disease It is still a disease that requires close monitoring of the situation. Especially at-risk groups Elderly people or people with chronic diseases It is recommended to receive the vaccine. Since the beginning of the year, more than 6,238 people have been sick, with a cumulative total of 60 deaths. Most of them were in the 608 group who did not receive the vaccine or did not receive it completely.
Dr. Jurai added that Important infectious diseases that still need to be monitored include: 1. Measles. This year, cases have tended to increase since the beginning of the year. There were reports of 503 suspected cases, with measles confirmed in 214 cases, most of them in young children aged 1-4 years. Parents are advised to take young children to receive the measles vaccine to complete the schedule. 2. Whooping cough: Since the beginning of the year, patients have been found to have lost their health. Seven people have died, most of them young children. Therefore, the situation must be closely monitored. Recommend taking your children to receive their vaccinations as scheduled. 3. Zika virus infection Since the beginning of the year, 101 patients have been found, most of them in the age group of 30-39 years, especially pregnant women. If you have symptoms of fever, red eyes, rash, please see a doctor immediately. And 4. Tuberculosis is still a dangerous contagious disease. In 2023, there will be new patients. Up to 111,000 people recommend that at-risk groups who are close to sick people or have a contagious cough for more than 2 weeks should see a doctor immediately.
