According to the surveillance of the Department of Disease Control, the situation of dengue fever in 2023 (1 Jan. – 1 Feb.) found 2,683 patients, sickness rate 4.05, population hundred thousand people, 1 death. The 3 most common age groups. is 5-14 years (11.63%), 15-24 years (7.32%), 0-4 years (5.23%), respectively. The area with the highest morbidity rate is Central region, 996 cases (5.87%), Bangkok, 649 cases (11.68%). South 625 cases (6.59%) North 296 cases (2.40%) Northeast 117 cases (0.54%) The number of patients during this period 5 times more than last year during the same period
warn! Dengue fever is more dangerous than before.
The Ministry of Public Health expects to see a continuous increase in dengue fever patients. Recommended to limit mosquito larvae around the residence.
The proportion of patients with dengue fever classified by symptom group can be divided into
- Dengue fever (DF) 69.8%
- Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) 29.1%
- Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS) 1.1%
This week’s prognosis and health threats It is expected that there will be an increase in dengue fever patients. Because dengue fever is a weather-sensitive disease due to temperature and rainfall. Data from the Thai Meteorological Department Found this week The weather in Thailand is scattered with thunderstorms. and heavy rain in some areas Causing various containers or garbage to be flooded with rain, such as bottle caps, plastic glasses, plastic bags, pot fragments, where the water is still and relatively clean where mosquitoes like to lay eggs. The mosquito eggs are firmly attached to the surface of the container slightly above the water level. can last for a year When flooding can incubate the adult stage in 1-2 weeks and when the temperature rises. will make the adult mosquitoes more active at night
The Department of Disease Control recommends that the public Protect yourself from being bitten by mosquitoes. and prevent mosquitoes from being born by sleeping in a mosquito net In a room with a mosquito net put on clothes that cover apply mosquito repellent lotion use mosquito coils along with following the principles of 3 preserving and preventing 3 diseases, namely
Section 3 Keep
- Keep the house clean, airy, clear, without any solid corners. It is an island for mosquitoes.
- Pick up trash and scrap containers around the house. by doing continuously once a week not to be a breeding ground for mosquitoes, and
- collect water, explore water containers The lid must be completely closed. Prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs
Measures to prevent 3 diseases
- Dengue fever Zika virus infection and fever, joint pain, mosquito bites Including the elimination and control of old mosquitoes such as
- spraying chemicals to kill mosquitoes
- Preventing mosquito bites, such as applying mosquito repellent
- Get rid of mosquitoes using an electric shock stick. Herbal dots or mosquito repellent dots or use local wisdom, etc.
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People should observe their own symptoms and their family members. especially adults and the elderly with chronic underlying diseases if they have acute high fever Fever lasting more than 2 days, fatigue, headache, aches, loss of appetite, red face, skin rash may appear on arms, legs, and crooked joints, seek medical attention. to get proper treatment and an emphasis on not buying drugs to eat by yourself This is because some fever-reducing medicines can increase the severity and bleeding. Treatment is more difficult to the point of death. for pharmacies and clinics Patients suspected of dengue fever should be advised. go to the hospital for treatment If you have any questions, you can ask for more information at Department of Disease Control Hotline 1422
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