According to medical experts from the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services ( BDMS ) group, preventive vaccination is crucial in reducing the severity of symptoms and preventing the spread of infectious diseases, especially as the flu season approaches.
Narumol Noi-am, top executive vice president and chief financial officer of BDMS, spoke at the start of the” BDMS Preventive Vaccine” strategy and emphasized the organization’s commitment to preventive care.
This plan “reflects our commitment to effective health management,” she said, adding that it not only promotes long-term well-being but also helps lower total therapy costs.
Ms. Narumol claimed that promoting vaccination as a proactive approach benefits all parties, including people, clinics, and the sector. BDMS is also providing special immunization packages across its network of hospitals.
According to Dr. Anantasak Apairatana, chief medical officer of the Phyathai–Paolo Hospital Group, about 20 different vaccine kinds are now accessible worldwide, with the goal of reducing the severity of symptoms and preventing disease distribution.
He added that widespread vaccination is foster community resistance and lower neighborhood infection rates.
Dr. Anantasak cited time, seasonal disease outbreaks, and specific health conditions as important factors to take into account when getting vaccinated.
He advised the general public to get both influenza and mosquito vaccines for this year because high occurrences of both diseases are anticipated to rise as a result of persistent rain.
Although the dengue vaccine has a 90 % efficacy, it is not advised for people over 60 because there isn’t enough research to support this age group.
He also urged cooperation between the public and private sectors to increase access to vaccines and raise public awareness of their value.
Dr. Matinee Maipang, the CEO of BDMS Group 1, and the director of Bangkok Hospital, applauded Thailand’s success in child vaccination campaigns while citing the need for child vaccines to lower the cost of health care.
The flu shot is essential for all ages, especially the elderly, who have weaker immune techniques. She said that the virus can cause major complications and death in extreme situations.
Four big viral strains that are associated with annual outbreaks are now offered by BDMS facilities in terms of influenza vaccines.
Dr. Matinee also suggested that people over 50 receive the herpes zoster vaccine because it has been shown to be 90 % effective in preventing shingles and related complications.
The assistant director of Samitivej International Children’s Hospital, Dr. Wasu Kamchaisatian, highlighted the need for alternative vaccines for children, including those for respiratory syncytial virus ( RSV ) and hand, foot, and mouth diseases.
Immunizations may help protect children’s immune systems by strengthening resistance and preventing severe indications, he said.
The BDMS network of hospitals is working with insurance companies to provide a unique package that includes four vaccines, including the quadrivalent flu vaccine, mosquito vaccine, pneumococcal vaccination, and herpes chickenpox vaccine.
More than 36, 000 people are expected to take part in the effort, which is a major step toward developing Thailand’s protective healthcare system in a long-term and positive way.