Department of Health advises pregnant women to get COVID vaccine After 12 weeks
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Department of Health advises pregnant women to get COVID vaccine After 12 weeks
Department of Health says pregnant women are infected with COVID-19 Risk of severe symptoms Recently, 77 เกมสล็อต cases of pneumonia have been found, 21 have died and 1 have been killed, recommended vaccination after 12 weeks of gestation.
On April 30, 2021, Dr. Suwanchai, MD. Wattana Yingcharoenchai Director-General of the Department of Health said that from the meeting of the Working Group on the health care of pregnant women. And after birth with COVID-19, the latest survey data of the Department of Health was presented. On April 28, 2021, 77 pregnant women with COVID-19 were asymptomatic, 43 with pneumonia. 21 deaths were not intubated. Most of them, 81.5 percent, were infected in the last trimester of pregnancy.
“There is not much information on the use of the vaccine for pregnant women, but pregnant women infected with COVID-19 are not available. There is a risk that the disease will be more severe than the general public. In case of pregnancy during the first and second trimester without any special appointment, you can call to request to postpone the pregnancy examination appointment as appropriate. "
Director-General of the Department of Health stated that in cases of pregnancy from 32 weeks onwards And in cases of high-risk pregnancy Or have a joint disease, including high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid, heart, asthma, chronic lungs, kidneys and autoimmune disorders. Should go to the antenatal care according to the doctor's appointment every time With an appointment in advance In order to shorten the length of stay in the hospital Avoid traveling by public transport. It is recommended to have no more than 1 accompanying person, and to wear a mask during outings. Carry an alcohol gel with you to wash your hands when necessary.
While waiting for examination or receiving medication Keep at least 2 meters away from others. When you get home, remove the mask properly, wash your hands and change your clothes immediately. Notice signs of pregnancy disorders, such as swelling and less wriggling. Vaginal bleeding, pain in the womb, if you have such symptoms Please contact the antenatal service to refer to the hospital further.
Ekachai Pian Sriwachara Director of the Bureau of Health Promotion And a spokesperson for the Department of Health Added that the Department of Health by the Bureau of Health Promotion Had a meeting with Assoc. Prof. Chanen Wanaphirak, MD, Chairman of Maternal and Child Health Subcommittee Royal College of Obstetricians of Thailand With expert doctors Infectious disease And the Maternal and Perinatal Subcommittee Under the National Maternal and Child Health Committee
Had initially concluded that All pregnant women should be vaccinated. And should be informed about the benefits and side effects of vaccination. Including the risk of contracting COVID-19 And the severity of the disease before deciding which pregnant women should be vaccinated first. Have the same principles as the general public |
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