The Department of Disease Control reveals that vaccination coverage in young children has declined. Vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, diphtheria and whooping cough could trigger outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. they are making measles more common and becoming a global threat. Parents are advised to hurry and bring their children for vaccination as per schedule.
Today (8 December 2022) Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong, MD Director General, Department of Disease Control Having said that there has been an outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Thailand in the past 2 years, a Royal Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations had to be declared in all areas of the kingdom. To control the spread of the 2019 coronavirus disease, which has resulted in a decrease in vaccination coverage among children as part of the immunization programme. what such a situation Health care facilities must limit the number of people receiving services or reduce the frequency of childhood vaccination services. Including parents may be concerned about taking their children to get vaccinated at a medical facility. which has reduced vaccination coverage May cause outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, diphtheria, whooping cough, etc., in line with World Health Organization (WHO) and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) they issued warnings in all countries. the reduction of measles vaccination is making measles, a highly contagious respiratory disease, Become a threat that will occur in every region. Measles causes fever, conjunctivitis, cough, and a red rash that spreads all over the body. In young children, complications of pneumonia can lead to death.
Dr. Sopon Iamsirithaworn, MD Deputy Director General Department of Disease Control added that Currently, the Ministry of Public Health has a plan to speed up vaccination according to the immunization plan. The Department of Disease Control visited the area to discuss strategies with the provincial Public Health Bureau to speed up vaccination among targeted children. From the follow-up results, the overall immunization rate decreased for all vaccines. For example, in October 2022, coverage of the first dose of measles vaccination was 86% and the second dose was 82%. , which decreased from the year 2019, which was found The coverage of the first vaccination dose is 92% and 90% of the second dose respectively. This is a matter of urgency as measles is a very contagious respiratory disease which it can be effective. Serious complications If there is an infection among young children or adults The Ministry of Public Health has already prepared the measles vaccine, with the NHSO supporting the measles vaccine in young children. who can receive the first dose of vaccine at age 9 months and receive the second dose of vaccine at age 1 1/2 years, and the Department of Disease Control will sponsor measles vaccine for adults at risk However , all target groups can contact for free vaccination services at government hospitals near their homes.
Professor Thanyawee Putanakit, pediatrician, infectious disease specialist He said the measles virus is very contagious. It can be passed both through small droplets in the air and in contact with the patient’s secretions. Symptoms of measles start with fever, pink eyes, cough, then a red rash that spreads all over the body. Complications of pneumonia can occur in young children. Getting the measles vaccine is your best protection. by the Ministry of Public Health There is a combination measles-mumps-rubella vaccine. to all children The first dose can be vaccinated from the age of 9 months. Getting two doses of vaccine can prevent measles by more than 97%. Therefore, parents are advised to bring their children to complete the vaccine as scheduled . For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline, Tel. 1422.
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