The Department of Disease Control encourages prevention of 'small monkeypox' along with risk assessment, observing symptoms, and if found, seek medical attention immediately. Department of Disease Control reveals the situation of smallpox in Thailand. Still seeing patients from time to time. and tends to increase during May The disease is generally mild. But it will be more severe in patients with low immunity. It comes from close contact with sick people. People who have rashes, bumps, or pus are advised to protect themselves, especially activities that have the potential to lead to having sex with people they don't know. or activities that include a gathering of many people who may be at risk of contracting disease from skin contact or secretions. As for the chance of getting infected from talking closely for a long time. The possibility is quite low. Dr. Weerawat Manosutthi, highly qualified doctor A spokesman for the Department of Disease Control said that the smallpox situation in Thailand Since the f irst infected person was found in July 2022 until May 20, 2024, a total of 787 cases have been reported, of which 768 are male (97 percent), most of whom live in the Bangkok and surrounding areas, Chiang Mai, Rayong, and Udon Thani, respectively. Data Since the beginning of 2024, there have been periodically increasing numbers of infected people detected. and has begun to trend upward since mid-April. (after Songkran Festival) until May Therefore, we must be vigilant and ready to prevent, reduce risk, and reduce disease if people have a history of close contact with people suspected of smallpox. or close, tight contact, hugging, kissing, stroking, groping, talking at a distance of 1 meter without wearing a mask. or have ever cared for a patient suspected of smallpox Observe your own initial symptoms. After touching a patient Or at risk within 21 days, if there is a rash, blisters, pustules in the genitals, anus, or around the hands, feet, chest, face, mouth, fever, enlarged lymph nodes behind the ears, neck, and groin, go get checked at the hospital. or a health service center near your home immediately to detect infection without charge You will then know the test results within 1-5 days, while waiting for the test results. It is recommended to separate personal items. And separate the area from people who live in the house, residence, or workplace. Do not share plates, bowls, spoons, drinking glasses, and various utensils with others. And wear a mask to prevent spreading germs. Because it can be contracted from close contact. along with emphasizing the importance of patients with chronic diseases or low immunity If symptoms appear, see a doctor immediately. Don't be complacent because symptoms can be severe. Dr. Wirawat Added that All citizens should not be careless. Smallpox can infect anyone. If you have risky behavior Smallpox can be prevented as follows: 1. Avoid having sex with people you don't know. 2. Do not share personal items with sick people, such as clothes, towels, bedding, etc. 3. Avoid close con tact with people with a rash suspected of smallpox. 4. Do not mingle with or touch the blister, pus, or wounds of infected animals. Wild animal carcasses and consuming cooked meat Especially rodents that are imported or native to Central Africa, such as Gambian rats and ground squirrels. 5. Wash your hands often. In addition, avoid going to places where there are gathering activities. or social gathering activities who may be at risk of contracting smallpox It is another way to prevent smallpox. Department of Disease Control is concerned. I want to see Thai people have good health. You can ask for more information at the Department of Disease Control hotline, tel. 1422. Source: Thai News Agency