PUBLISHED: 26 Feb 2025 at 04: 00
After 130, 000 infected patients were reported over the past two months, the Department of Disease Control ( DDC ) has issued a public health warning about a rise in the number of cases of influenza.
DDC director-general Dr Panumas Yanwetsakul said that 131, 826 virus cases were reported from Jan 1 to Feb 24, with a few being dangerous.
Children between the ages of five and nine, followed by babies and toddlers between the ages of 0-4 and 10-14, were the most common clients.
The northern region, which is said to have had the most cases of influenza, was reportedly 258 per 100,000 people, followed by the northeastern ( 176 ) and southern regions ( 139 ). According to reports, Lamphun ( 592 ) and Chiang Rai ( 507 ) have the highest infection rate in the country, with 636 cases per 100 000. Bangkok saw 332 circumstances per 100, 000, said Dr Panumas.
He stated that the disease desire is anticipated to be at least 1.6 times higher than the same time last year and higher than the median illness frequency over the past five decades.
In 2024, 668, 027 virus cases and 51 mortality were reported, with the AH1N1 subvariant reported to be found the most.
Dr Panumas suggested citizens in high-risk groups, including people aged 65 or over, babies five years old and younger, people with fat, people with chronic conditions, and pregnant people, receive a flu shot to lessen the chance of developing essential signs if they get the disease.
He advised people who have influenza symptoms to stay at home for three to seven days or until they are fully recovered to stop the flu from spreading and go to the doctor right away if their symptoms don’t improve.
In crowded locations, it is advised to regularly wash one’s hands and put on a face mask.