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Thailand's Vaccination Drive Gains Momentum in 2023
Published on 30/11/2023
» The National Vaccine Institute (NVI), Thailand is working in tandem with government and private health-related agencies, as well as medical experts, to intensify efforts in fortifying the nation's health through vaccination. Our goal is to reduce morbidity and mortality among Thai population.
Flu Strikes 1 Million Thais Annually: Urgent Vaccination Needed
Published on 20/11/2023
» According to a 2023 report from Ministry of Public Health, Thailand, over 300,000 Thai people were infected with influenza. Specialists believe probably one million people annually come down with the flu due to year-round occurrence. Moreover, unvaccinated people are at greater risk of recurring flu infection and the elderly are susceptible to flu-related severe illness or deaths because comorbidities can complicate their symptoms. The Influenza Foundation (Thailand) calls on the Thai Government to increasing offer free flu shot to people over 65 years of age and expand free flu vaccination to cover more school children who are likely to spread the disease. The flu vaccine is worth this investment and has been recognised as a cost-effective preventive measure for over 80 years.
Capturing family bonds
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/10/2023
» The special bond between artists and their loved ones can inspire them to create captivating works. Two artists -- Thepporn Prikphet and Jakkrit Srisongkram -- won prizes for portraits of their family members in the Italthai Portrait Prize 2023, Thailand's national portraiture competition hosted by River City Bangkok.
Flu vaccine 'a top priority' this year
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/04/2023
» Doctors are urging people to receive influenza vaccines to boost their immunity amid concerns that the flu is likely to rebound following the Covid-19 pandemic.
A child killer meets its match
Oped, Published on 22/11/2022
» Like many others, I spent much of the last few years in isolation to avoid getting sick. And now we are learning that this widespread disappearing act produced some unexpected side effects. In particular, infections from once-common illnesses -- like influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) -- plummeted.
Deltacron on the move
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/03/2022
» Thailand on Wednesday reported 73 cases of the Deltacron variant, a hybrid of the Delta and Omicron strains of the new coronavirus, and all patients had fully recovered, according to the Department of Medical Sciences (DMS).
How much is too much?
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 25/01/2022
» After the government approved the resumption of the Test & Go programme starting next week signalling a strong desire to restore the country's tourism and overall economy, the Ministry of Public Health also proposed a vaccination programme, focusing on the 10 tourism and high-risk provinces where a fourth Covid-19 jab is strongly encouraged.
‘Vaccines Bring Us Closer’: Now more than ever
Published on 29/04/2021
» World Immunisation Week, observed annually in the final week of April, this year gives us all pause – amid the still-unwavering COVID-19 pandemic and the global struggle to secure sufficient vaccines to meet demand – that it is no less essential, regardless, to be ready and willing to be vaccinated as soon as the opportunity arises.
Lessons from India's jab rollout
Oped, Published on 29/01/2021
» In just 12 days after India launched its Covid-19 vaccination programme on Jan 16 -- touted as the world's largest coronavirus jab rollout -- more than 2.3 million healthcare workers have been inoculated against the virus. In Phase I of the drive, India plans to vaccinate some 30 million healthcare and frontline workers.
Experts warn of rainy season outbreaks
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 17/06/2020
» The Covid-19 pandemic will not be the only threat to Thai students when schools reopen in July as rain will also bring other common wet-season diseases such as influenza, dengue fever and hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), an epidemiologist warns.