The Department of Disease Control warns of a severe “influenza” outbreak, with the number of patients in Thailand exceeding 100,000.
Today (February 18, 2025), the Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, announced
the news “Know the Disease, Know the Danger, Prevent It” at the Ayurakitkoson Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Building 1, Department of Disease Control. They warned the public to be on the lookout for
influenza after more than a hundred thousand people were found to be sick. They also recommended that people in risk groups get vaccinated against influenza.
Dr. Jurai Wongswasdi, a senior doctor and spokesperson for the Department of Disease Control. Stated that the influenza situation since the beginning of 2025. Until February 17, 2025, has had a total of more than 107,570 patients and 9 deaths. The deceased were aged between 11 and 86 years old. With an average of 55 years (3 males and 6 females – 8 had underlying diseases such as kidney disease, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, pulmonary tuberculosis , and intellectual disability). All of the deceased had no history of receiving the influenza vaccine.
The most common strain found is strain A and is most prevalent in schools. The age แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ groups with the most patients are 5-9 years old, 0-4 years old, and 10-14 years old, respectively.
For the forecast of influenza in Thailand in 2025. Dr. Jurai said that there will be an increasing trend. There may be up to 900,000 people infected with influenza.
The Department of Disease Control recommends that people get vaccinated against influenza once a year, especially those at risk. Including patients with 7 chronic diseases, pregnant women, obesity, children aged 6 months to 2 years, people with cerebral palsy. The elderly aged 65 years and over, and people with thalassemia and immunodeficiency.