Government public relations spokesperson warns people to watch out for epidemics in 2024, "COVID - Influenza - Dengue Fever," emphasizing vaccination at least once a year. Mr. Chai Watcharong, Spokesman of the Prime Minister's Office Public relations alerting the public to watch out for 3 epidemics: COVID-19 and influenza. and dengue fever by the Department of Disease Control The Ministry of Public Health has analyzed the data. Environmental factors that occur It is expected that there will be an outbreak and it is a disease that must be monitored during the year 2024 by Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. He has instructed all relevant agencies to have strict preventive measures. To prepare for and monitor seasonal diseases that affect public health. By information from the Department of Disease Control Ministry of Public Health Emphasis on the public to be especially vigilant for outbreaks of 3 diseases as follows: 1. COVID-19 is a disease that requires close monitoring of the s ituation. Due to constant mutations Must be vigilant in 608 vulnerable groups such as the elderly and diabetic patients. high blood pressure Chronic kidney failure, obesity, cancer and pregnant women Who must receive the vaccine at least once a year. If going to high-risk places, wear a mask and wash your hands often. In 2023, a total of 652,868 cases were found, with 848 deaths. 2. Influenza It is a respiratory disease like COVID-19 that is severe and can cause death as well. In which people can receive the influenza vaccination and the COVID vaccine at the same time once a year. Information on the situation in 2023 found 460,325 influenza patients, including 29 deaths. 3. Dengue fever Aedes mosquitoes are carriers. In 2023, a total of 156,097 cases were found, with 187 deaths. Therefore, all citizens must help keep their homes, garbage, and containers clean and tidy. Do not let it be a breeding ground for mosquitoes. However, from information on the situation in the past year, it is necessary to closely monitor the situation. Put in place preventative measures, assess and reduce severity. In addition, from information from the Department of Disease Control It has been stated that people should be on the lookout for diseases that have the potential to spread. and affect health, consisting of 12 diseases as follows: 1. Hand, foot and mouth disease 2. Measles 3. Smallpox 4. Melioidosis (soil fever) 5. Leptospirosis 6. Ear fever 7. Zika virus disease 8. Chikungunya disease (Fever, joint pain, Aedes aegypti) 9. Syphilis, 10. Gonorrhea, 11. AIDS and 12. Tuberculosis. However, if people want additional details about the issue of epidemics or health hazards You can call to inquire at the Department of Disease Control's hotline 1422. 'The Prime Minister is most concerned about the health and well-being of the people. By reminding people to be careful. and keep an eye on your own illness If you go to a high-risk place, wear a mask, wash your hands often and get one dose of vaccine per year as recommended by the World Health Organization. Including instructing relevant agencies to be prepared to deal with it. Watch out for epidemics carefully for the health and quality of life of the people,' Mr. Chai said.-313.- Source: Thai News Agency