The rainy season has begun in Thailand, and Aedes mosquitoes, potential carriers of diseases such as dengue fever, are increasingly active. Therefore, the Ministry of Health recommends that local residents and tourists exercise caution and take precautions. necessary measures to protect against insect bites.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand would like to draw special attention to the fact that, according to the Vector Control Bureau and the Department of Disease Control, the period from January to June 2019 is not considered an epidemic period in the country. Currently, the Ministry of Public Health is actively monitoring all cases reported in June in the provinces of Trat, Ubon Ratchathani, Chanthaburi, Sa Kaew, Mukdahan, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Yala, Loei, Amnat Charoen, and Rayong.
To prevent the possible spread of dengue, the Thai Ministry of Public Health has implemented a comprehensive monitoring system with the support of local authorities and public agencies, and has strengthened disease prevention and control measures. This approach allows for the effective detection of outbreaks and the rapid containment of cases of dengue fever, which is characterized by a high fever lasting 2 to 5 days, intoxication, headache, eye pain, cough, and flushed skin. If your health deteriorates, such as a drop in temperature, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, drowsiness, irritability, or difficulty breathing, consult a doctor immediately.
To prevent mosquito bites, tourists should take all precautions: wear clothing that covers as much of the body as possible; apply mosquito repellent to exposed skin and clothing before going outdoors, especially after sunrise and before sunset. It's also important to take precautions at home: install mosquito nets on windows or mosquito nets for sleeping indoors.
For more information in Thailand, call the Department of Disease Control Center at 1422.
As a reminder, a dengue fever epidemic was declared in Thailand last weekend, and tourists were advised to take precautions.
Source: trn-news.ru