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Follow up with "small pox" patients with mild symptoms, reiterating the Ministry of Health's measures to reduce the risk of infection
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Deputy Director-General, Department of Disease Control
reveals monkey pox cases in Thailand
mild symptoms
stressing that public health measures are important
Reduce the risk of infection with both smallpox and COVID-19
On August 7, 2022, Dr. Sophon Iamsirithavorn
Deputy Director-General, Department of Disease Control
Reveal the progress of the situation in Thailand at this time
After finding 4 confirmed cases of smallpox or Monkeypox, 2 of them are foreigners and 2 of Thai nationality.
from patient monitoring
found mild illness
Even though there is no specific cure
But this disease can be cured by itself in 2-4 weeks with medication to treat the symptoms.
and do not communicate easily
The risk of contracting the disease mainly comes from contact with skin lesions such as rashes, pustules, secretions, or in close contact with the patient or the patient's wound.
including contact through respiratory droplets from being in close contact with the patient, such as face to face
in the field of disease prevention
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of vaccines against essential diseases such as frontline healthcare workers.
The first important thing is to prevent disease without close contact with the patient.
Refrain from having sex with strangers.
or not sharing things with others
and wash your hands often
to prevent infection
would be best
While newer vaccines are currently being developed, data on the side effects and efficacy of the vaccine when used in the population must be monitored.
In Thailand, the smallpox vaccine has already been ordered.
and is expected to be imported around the end of August 2022
For the target group of smallpox vaccine to be used in Thailand
Many aspects must be considered, such as the effectiveness of disease prevention.
Be careful of side effects
considering the epidemic situation
Management
which the Subcommittee on Immunization
There was a meeting to discuss and determine the target groups to receive the preliminary vaccine, divided into 2 groups:
1. Pre-exposure group
(Pre-exposure) is a group of medical personnel who are at risk of infection, such as taking care of close patients.
or laboratory staff
2. Post-exposure group
is to vaccinate the high-risk group within 14 days after exposure to the disease, which if vaccinated early will have an increased chance of preventing infection
“I advise people that vaccines are just one tool to prevent disease. No vaccine is 100% effective against disease. Vaccines are responsible for reducing the severity of the disease, reducing the severity of illness, and reducing the mortality. Most importantly, having strict preventive behaviors This will reduce the risk of infection. Both chickenpox and COVID-19 emphasize frequent hand washing. with soap and water or use alcohol gel Wear a mask, keep distance, avoid close contact. and refrain from having sex with strangers People with no prior history or illness especially those who have rashes, blisters, pus, and do not share personal things with others.”
However, if people suspect that they have symptoms of chickenpox.
You can contact the nearest hospital for testing and diagnosis.
For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline number 1422.
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