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Preventing Dengue Fever: Urgent Measures and Current Situation in Nakhon Ratchasima

Sor Ror. 9, Nakhon Ratchasima reveals the situation of dengue fever in this period. There is a tendency to see more patients continually during the rainy season. There are more containers and water sources where mosquitoes lay their eggs. Therefore emphasizes the community to jointly comply with the measures. 3 keep 3 diseases prevented. If there is a high fever for more than 2 days, it is suspected of dengue fever. Must see a doctor for a clear diagnosis. Do not buy your own medicine may be at risk of death

Thaweechai Witsanuyothin, MD, Director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 9, Nakhon Ratchasima Said that the Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, has continuously monitored the operation of dengue fever. and open weekly Incident Command Center (EOC) meetings with central and regional networks. By reiterating the implementation of mosquito larvae elimination to cover the area of ​​7 schools, namely 1. Buildings (houses/buildings) 2. Schools/academic institutions 3. Hospitals 4. Dharma halls (temples/mosques/churches) 5.Hotels/ Resort 6. Factory and 7. Government / private organization Which dengue fever can be prevented by wearing clothes that cover Sleep under a mosquito net or a room with a mosquito net. Apply mosquito repellent or spot mosquito repellent. Manage the environment to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs. Or the larvae in the container to break the cycle so that the larvae do not become adult mosquitoes. But if bitten by a mosquito and then have acute high fever, slow fever, no runny nose, no cough, hurry to see a doctor for diagnosis.

The situation of dengue fever in Thailand in the 35th week, between January 1 and August 31, 2023, found a cumulative total of 73,979 patients with 76 deaths. The most sick age group was 15-24 years old, followed by 10-14. years and 25-34 years

The situation of dengue fever in the 9th health zone in the 35th week, between 1 January – 31 August 2023, found a cumulative number of 5,603 cases with a morbidity rate of 83.44 per 100,000 population. There were 4 deaths, with a morbidity rate of 0.07%. The situation can be separated by province as follows: 1) Surin Province found 2,084 cases, with a morbidity rate of 151.32 per 100,000 population. 2 deaths 2) Nakhon Ratchasima province found 1,743 patients, morbidity rate 66.18 per 100,000 population. 1 death 3) Chaiyaphum Province found 928 patients, sick rate 82.59 per hundred thousand population 4) Buriram Province found 848 patients, sick rate 53.65 per 100,000 population There was 1 death. The most sick age group was 10-14 years old, followed by 5-9 years and 15-24 years, respectively.

Dr. Taweechai Witsanuyothin, M.D. went on to say Requesting cooperation from the public to help eliminate mosquito breeding sites according to measures 3 to prevent 3 diseases, namely home storage Keep it clean and don’t let mosquitoes come to rest. Collect water storage containers. Keep it completely covered to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs. garbage collection within the home and school area Don’t let it be a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Will prevent 3 diseases brought by mosquitoes, dengue fever fever, joint pain, mosquito bites and Zika virus infection If people have high fever Along with headache, eye pain, red face, thirst, or bleeding spots on the trunk and limbs, do not buy drugs to eat by yourself. In particular, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, aspirin, including combination drugs cause gastrointestinal bleeding and are difficult to treat. risk of death or taking medicine or wiping the body and the fever does not decrease or reduce and the fever comes back high again should hurry to see a doctor If in doubt, ask for more information. at the Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422

2023-09-01 21:46:54

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