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Covid immunization for children aged 6 months to 4 years

Vaccination against the Covid-19 virus is now available for infants and children aged six months to four years old. The Ministry of Public Health has begun a new campaign to vaccinate infants and toddlers with a version of the Pfizer vaccine that contains a dosage that is drastically reduced. In the United States, vaccination of young children within the same age range has been carried out using the same vaccine. The Thai Khu Fah page on Facebook, which is managed by the government, highlights the effectiveness and safety of Pfizer vaccines on children in the United States. According to Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry, the micro dosage reduces the risk of multisystem inflammatory syndromes and has been associated with a decreased incidence of adverse effects in children (MCOT). In August, the government of Thailand gave its approval for the use of the Comirnaty Covid-19 vaccine manufactured by Pfizer in infants and…

No longer necessary to close schools due to COVID outbreaks

Schools and institutions will no longer be required to close in the event of an outbreak of the disease Covid-19, as it has been reduced to a communicable disease of concern. In his remarks at a press conference held yesterday, the Minister of Education Trinuch Thienthong stated that new control measures will not entail the imposition of definitive school closures in the event that an outbreak of the coronavirus affects a school. Because of the high concentration of kids in a relatively small space, schools continue to pose a greater threat than the vast majority of other places. However, as of August 1st, the Ministry of Health has discontinued all three pandemic alerts. They did, however, advise some safety precautions because it is impossible to stop children engaging with one another in groups. Along with wearing face masks while in enclosed spaces, it has been suggested that classes be organized…

The Central Vaccination Center is closed, while other vaccination locations continue to operate

Formerly a center for Covid-19 immunizations, Bang Sue Grand Station is now closed. The clinic was established in May to provide Bangkok residents with basic vaccines and boosters. The final vaccination was administered on September 30 at the once-active Covid center. At Bang Sue Grand Station, the Institute of Dermatology at Victory Monument will vaccinate anyone. On October 8 and 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., they will administer Covid vaccines. This is one of many centers in Thailand where the Ministry of Public Health offers free vaccinations. Those unsure of where to obtain the Covid vaccine should contact the nearest public hospital, clinic, or healthcare facility. The Central Vaccination Centre opened on May 24, 2021, providing primary, secondary, and tertiary vaccinations. There were 477 days spent at the center. During that time, 6.5 million doses of vaccine were administered. 3.5 million individuals were vaccinated. As Minister of Public…

Thailand continues to require face masks on public transport and in movie theaters

The elimination of all remaining Covid-19 limitations and the complete reopening of Thailand’s borders to international travelers was a recent cause for celebration in Thailand. Masks must be worn while riding all forms of public transit around the country, despite the fact that visitors do not need to show proof of vaccination or that they have tested negative for the disease. An explanation to this effect was provided by a deputy director of the Department of Health, who stated that some of the Covid safety and preventative procedures are still in effect. Masks are still compulsory for patrons and passengers at movie theaters as well as on all forms of public transit, including buses, trains, and subways. In addition, people are still strongly pushed to maintain a social distance in order to prevent unnecessary risk. Other sanitary and safety measures will still be adhered to in order to prevent the…

The Thai anti-Covid nasal spray is ready to be sold to the public

Because of the design, Covid cannot enter the body through the nose. The Health System Research Institute’s head praised the original nature of the Thai invention. Its name was chosen by the makers to be catchy, like most Covid medications. The product will be marketed as “VAILL CITITRAP Anti-Cov Nasal Spray.” After the medical team refined the spray, the private sector will now seize control of all consumer goods distribution and manufacture. Users should be protected from the virus by ingesting the spray three times daily or in doses every six hours. The nasal spray was created by a group of doctors and researchers at the esteemed university. The spray may serve as a preventative measure against coronavirus infections, one can only hope. As a result, the pores get blocked, preventing the Covid virus from entering the body through the nasal cavity. Through Facebook and the @Covitrap account on the…

As Covid restrictions are relaxed, Thailand is observing the BQ.1.1 variation

Only 78 people have been infected by the BQ.1.1 variety, which was initially identified in the UK last month; nonetheless, those instances have already spread to ten different nations. The Public Health Ministry highlighted that populations who consistently receive vaccinations will have higher immunity to prevent any reappearance of the coronavirus and now advises a gap of around four months between each new vaccine booster. It is anticipated that the new, extremely contagious strain could proliferate swiftly and overtake the prevalent Covid variety in the world, the BA.5 strain. They also warned that the schedules for the next routine vaccinations can change if circumstances change, and the ministry is revising its estimates of how many vaccines to buy after initially projecting 80 million shots for the coming year. The destiny of the virus’ containment or spread in the upcoming months remains to be seen with Thailand gradually discontinuing vaccine passports…

Beginning on October 1, Covid-19 limitations will be eliminated

Health officials have described the situation as more of an endemic than a pandemic, and the Thai government has been planning for some time to transition to a post-pandemic era. At that meeting, it was also determined that isolating those with minor or no signs of the virus was unnecessary. However, those with “dangerous” stages of leprosy or tuberculosis, symptomatic elephantiasis, third-stage syphilis, and disorders associated with drug addiction are still prohibited from entering. New precautions would be implemented based on the inhabitants, visitors, and affected individuals. Such interventions consist of encouraging sick individuals to continue wearing face masks and to increase hand washing and social isolation for five days. Those with chronic alcoholism are likewise prohibited from entry. Today, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the revisions following a meeting with the National Communicable Disease Committee. Two days ago, the cabinet removed the virus from a list of prohibited diseases…

WHO supports eradication of the Covid pandemic

Six policy briefs were just released by the WHO to help nations fight the infection. According to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the organization, the number of new cases has plummeted to its lowest point since March 2020. Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO Covid technical lead, expressed concern about an undercount of cases by pointing out that many nations have reduced testing and reporting of less severe cases. A 12% decrease was also seen the previous week. Tedros emphasized the need for states to invest in immunizing all of their most vulnerable populations, including the elderly. The WHO epidemiological report on the number of Covid cases showed a 28% decrease during the week ending September 11. However, appearances can be misleading, as the group warned that despite the decline in reported cases, the disease may not be slowing down as a result of the numbers. Continued viral testing and…

Favipiravir induces gout and is ineffective against COVID-19

The Thai Food and Drug Administration has cleared Favipiravir, Molnupiravir, Remdesivir, and Paxlovid for treatment on Covid virus patients. Dr. Manoon Leechawengongs of Vichaiyut Hospital in Thailand said on Facebook that Thailand must stop administering the ineffective medicine. Thailand should move from Favipiravir to Molnupiravir, which is cheaper. Our neighbors went from Favipiravir to Molnupiravir or Paxlovid. [Government Pharmaceutical Organization] will no longer manufacture, import, or distribute favipiravir. Thai respiratory doctor said antiviral medication raises gout risk due to higher uric acid levels. This 11-month experiment between November 2020 and October 2019 showed minimal to no benefit against coronavirus. Despite being well tolerated by infected individuals, Favipiravir did not reduce viral shedding, delay or prevent the progression to a severe infection, or shorten the time to sustained clinical recovery. Favipiravir increased uric acid by 19.9% compared to placebo. Favipiravir’s ineffectiveness against Covid-19 infections is bad news. Gout may ensue. In…

In Thailand, are face masks still needed on domestic flights?

Face masks are still common in Thailand even though the Covid-19 outbreak has passed. In Thailand, you could see people wearing masks on domestic flights, but are they required? Face masks are still advised to be worn in busy areas despite the Thai government making them “optional” back in June. The announcement, which said, “The wearing of a mask is now an optional practice so that people can now live more in line with normal circumstances,” was published in the Royal Gazette. The Ministry of Population Health only advises the general public to wear a mask when they are living with others in a crowded space, in public gatherings where they can’t maintain social distance, or in places that are poorly ventilated in order to lower the risk of infection transmission. Most people abide by requests to wear face masks on trains, as shown on the BTS Sky Train in…