“Department of Disease Control Promotes Immunity for Vulnerable Groups in Nursing Homes with COVID Vaccines and LAAB”

Department of Disease Control speeds up immunity for “COVID” vulnerable groups in nursing homes Elderly care facility Both the vaccine and the LAAB can be received with the influenza vaccine immediately. Prevent serious illness during the rainy season when the epidemic increases
On April 28, at The Parent’s Elderly Care Center, Saphan Sung District, Bangkok, Dr. Tares Krassaniyawiwong Director General Department of Disease Control said after the opening of the event “Care for the elderly By increasing immunity, far away from COVID 19 “increasing the opportunity for the target group to know and access information saw the importance of the COVID-19 vaccination and ready-made immunity (LAAB) that during the past Songkran festival It was found that the number of infected people increased 2 times from the previous period. And it is expected to increase significantly during the rainy season with the outbreak of influenza. Especially those 607 who have not been vaccinated or haven’t received a booster are at risk of serious illness and death. Therefore, vaccination against COVID-19 with influenza and LAAB can reduce this risk.

“But with service access problems This is partly due to the fact that the target group has not received insufficient information on the benefits, importance and safety of COVID immunization. Causing delay or refusal to receive vaccination Today is a communication to create awareness, understanding, knowing the benefits. and increase the opportunity for the elderly to receive LAAB injections in public and private aged care facilities Including the elderly who live in the surrounding communities,” said Dr. Taret.

Dr. Sophon Iamsirithavorn Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that the trend of the COVID-19 situation in Thailand found that the number of people infected with COVID-19 increased after Songkran. Most of the deaths were in the 607 group, with a history of not being vaccinated or receiving more than 3 months, so to prepare to prevent severe illness from COVID-19 and influenza during the rainy season. therefore inviting the elderly or at-risk groups Contact for COVID immunity promotion Whether it’s a vaccine or LAAB at a medical facility near home. People who need influenza vaccination can attend at the same time. By injecting each arm