In honor of the King’s 72nd birthday, the Thai Red Cross Immunization and Travel Medicine Clinic is offering a discounted price for dengue fever vaccinations. People aged 4 to 60 can take advantage of this offer until October 2024. At 1.600 baht per dose and with a three-month interval, this campaign offers an accessible way to get protection against dengue fever.
Dengue, also known as dengue fever, is on the rise and more and more people are affected by this mosquito-borne disease. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and in some cases it can even be life-threatening. It is therefore important to know how to recognize dengue and, more importantly, how to protect yourself against this disease.
Explosive increase in dengue fever in Thailand: 300% increase
Thailand has seen an alarming 300% increase in dengue fever cases. With more than 123.000 infections registered between January and November this year, the alarm is sounding. Most of the victims are young adults, and the situation is further aggravated by the discovery of numerous breeding sites of the responsible Aedes mosquitoes.
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has announced that the number of cases of dengue fever in Thailand has tripled this year, with 27.377 reported cases and 33 deaths in the first half of the year. Hospital data shows that this figure is three times higher than in the same period last year.
The Dutch can now have themselves vaccinated against dengue (dengue fever) before traveling to a dengue country, such as Thailand.
Thai health authorities warn of a dengue outbreak
Thai health officials are warning of a seasonal outbreak of dengue fever that is now often more severe than usual. The Department of Disease Control says that while the focus is on preventing the spread of Covid-19, the risk of contracting dengue is often overlooked.
More than 14.000 people have contracted dengue fever in Thailand this year, with 11 people dying from the disease, said Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai, chief of disease control.
The Red Cross is concerned about the many cases of dengue infection in popular holiday countries such as the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Hospitals in various Asian countries can no longer cope with the number of patients with the tropical infectious disease.
Thai Ministry of Health warns of dengue fever
The Thai Ministry of Health warns of dengue fever, a nasty disease that can even lead to death. The ministry expects 100.000 people to be infected this year.
Mosquitoes can make you seriously ill, take measures!
Attention and prevention against mosquitoes is important when you consider which nasty diseases these critters can transmit, such as Malaria, Dengue, Zika, Yellow Fever and Chikungunya. Especially in the tropics, these diseases are associated with many illnesses and deaths. The general advice therefore applies to travelers: take the right protection measures against mosquitoes.
Another dengue outbreak in parts of Bangkok
The municipality of Bangkok yesterday warned of the outbreak of dengue (dengue fever) after 671 infections were reported and one patient died. The warning applies to the districts of Thon Buri, Bang Khalaem, Khlong San, Huai Khwang and Yannawa.
Dengue fever, an experience richer
Since recently the weather has been determined by heavy rainfall and then high temperatures. An annoying combination because how do you always dress for that. That's why I got a cold at one point. No cause for concern. The annoying thing, however, was that I was also very hot in the evening. I didn't feel sick yet, but went to the Bangkok clinic on Sukhumvit Road just to be sure.
'New vaccine against dengue (dengue fever) seems effective'
The new dengue vaccine Dengvaxia is effective, according to a study by Mahidol University. The risk of infection is reduced by 65 percent, the risk of hospitalization by 80 percent and complications by 73 percent.
Samitivej hospital is going to vaccinate against dengue virus
The Samitivej hospital in Bangkok is the first hospital in Thailand to vaccinate against four strains of the dengue virus. In the past five years, the drug has been tested on 30.000 people.
Zika and dengue are on the rise in Thailand
Last week it appeared that 20 infections with the Zika virus had been added in Thailand, the number of cases of infection has already passed the hundred. According to the authorities, there is no need to worry. Bangkok Post has doubts about that.
The Ministry of Health wants to accelerate its efforts to combat dengue, with more than 8.000 patients added in the past two months.
Thailand braces for 'mega outbreak' of Dengue fever
After a year with an explosion of Dengue infections, Thailand is bracing for an even worse 2016. Experts warn that the number of infections could reach the same level as the 1987 outbreak.
Thousands of Thai say goodbye to actor Por, who died from dengue
Yesterday it was continuously on Thai TV: The cremation of the immensely popular actor Tridsadee 'Por' Sahawong (37). Por died from the consequences of a dengue infection he contracted two months ago.
All critters
For the compatriots who live here permanently, but also the many Dutch people on holiday in this beautiful kingdom, it is useful to know a bit more about tropical diseases. The symptoms and infections of a range of often nasty diseases are often not recognized upon return to the good homeland, and are dismissed as a flu. Sometimes with fatal outcome
Dengue fever is spreading in Krabi
The popular tourist province of Krabi is dealing with an outbreak of dengue. The dengue fever is spreading quickly, more than 400 people are now infected. One person has died of the disease.