Revolutionary improvements in healthcare: focus on cancer control and tourist safety
The Ministry of Health, led by Dr. Cholnan Srikaew, introduces an ambitious Quick Win program that focuses on comprehensive cancer control and tourism safety. In addition to a focus on cervical cancer and the introduction of HPV vaccinations, major steps are being taken to ensure the safety of tourists and strengthen confidence in Thailand as a travel destination.
Seasonal flu hits Thailand: nearly 1 million sick
Thailand's Department of Disease Control (DDC) reports an alarming rise in seasonal flu cases, with more than 970.000 affected this year. This number is three times higher than the same period last year, and the prevalent H1N1 strain persists. Experts call on risk groups to get vaccinated and take urgent measures.
Question to GP Maarten: To get a flu shot or not?
I have a question regarding the flu shot. Everyone advises me to get the flu vaccine. I am 79 years old and have never had a flu shot. My question to you is should I do this, or are you saying don't do it given the side effect?
Older Thais can get a free flu shot
Thai people over the age of 50, who are insured through the SSF, can get a free flu jab from October 15. The Social Security Office announced this on Friday.
Question to GP Maarten: Can I get a flu shot in Thailand?
In the Netherlands I always get the flu jab in October, I was too late for this now. I saw an advertisement for Flu injection at Phetcharat Hospital in Phetchabun. My question is: is it wise to take it?
Question to general practitioner Maarten: When will there be a flu epidemic in Thailand?
I used to get vaccinated against the flu in October-November. Influenza epidemics in Belgium and the Netherlands usually occur between December and January. A vaccine offers protection from 10 days after the injection, with a peak of protective antibodies after 4 to 6 weeks and then a halving in 6 months.
Flu jab prevents flu, but not the number of sick people
Flu vaccination prevents flu virus infections but does not affect the total number of people with flu-like symptoms. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by RIVM, in collaboration with the Spaarne Gasthuis and the Streeklab Kennermerland, into flu-like symptoms among healthy people aged 60 and older living at home.
Reader question: Getting a flu jab in Thailand
Got a flu shot in November 2015. At the village they give the flu shot in June (2016). Does anyone know if it's a problem if it's only 7 months apart?
Is June also a better time for the flu shot than November?
Reader question: Can you get a flu shot in Thai hospitals?
Can you get a flu shot in Thai hospitals? From the viruses they expect here, of course.