|
|
 |
 |
 |
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH ADVICE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, VILLAGE HEALTH VOLUNTEERS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS |
| |
 |
| |
Thailand, under the National Strategic Plan for Prevention and Control of Avian Influenza and Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza, has been working continuously with multi-sector partners on preparedness planning for several years.
Based on the existing preparedness, the Ministry of Public Health is now intensifying surveillance, patient care, and risk communication in order to ensure effective prevention and control of the emerging influenza A(H1N1).
However, understanding and involvement of all sectors and all individuals is the primary key to success in diseases surveillance, control and mitigation. The Ministry of Public Health thus reiterates its advice for the public, village health volunteers, and educational institutions to seek cooperation in influenza A(H1N1) prevention as follows:
Advice for the general public |
 |
Maintain good health by having an adequate rest, regularly taking exercise, and eating nutritious food. |
| |
|
|
Foster health habits for disease prevention by eating freshly cooked food, using serving spoons, washing hands often, and wearing a face mask whenever coughing. |
| |
|
|
Persons who have just come from foreign countries, in case of having influenza-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, and muscle aches) are strongly advised to see a doctor. |
| |
|
|
In case of having an acquaintance who has just returned from a foreign country and has influenza-like symptoms within seven days of arrival, advise him/her to see a doctor or health official. |
| |
|
| Advice for village health volunteers |
|
Keep close watch for influenza-like illness in the community. If such illness is seen, especially in one who has just returned from a foreign country within seven days, advice him/her to see a doctor and report to the local health authority. |
| |
|
|
Disseminate the knowledge about influenza A(H1N1) and give advice on health promotion and disease prevention according to the guidelines given by the Ministry of Public Health. |
| |
|
| Advice for educational institutions |
|
Upon opening of the new semester, it is advisable that schools and educational institutions carry out a daily check of attendance and watch for sick students. They should also encourage health promotion and disease prevention among students. In addition, educational institutions are advised to provide proper facilities for disease prevention according to the guidelines given by the Ministry of Public Health (Public Health Advice No. 4).
|
| |
|
For more information, please visit the Ministry of Public Health’s website: www.moph.go.th, and for questions, call the Department of Disease Control’s Operation Centre at 0 2590 3333 or MOPH’s Hotline Centre at 0 2590 1994 around the clock.
Source: The Ministry of Public Health
http://beid.ddc.moph.go.th/eng/ |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
