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<p>Thailand experiences influenza virus outbreaks throughout the year, with the highest outbreaks occurring in the rainy season from June to October and the winter season from January to March every year. According to the report from the Epidemiological Surveillance System Development Group, Epidemiology Division, between January 1, 2019, and October 1, 2019, there were as many as 285,142 influenza virus infection cases and 21 deaths. Influenza vaccination to build immunity helps reduce the severity and prevent the spread of influenza in the COVID-19 virus situation.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #00826a;">Why should we get the flu vaccine every year?<strong><br />
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<p>Because getting the influenza vaccine is currently the best way to prevent the disease. It is a quadrivalent influenza vaccine, which includes 2 strains of type A and 2 strains of type B, making it more effective in preventing the disease. However, since the influenza virus strains change seasonally every year, to ensure effective protection, Thai people should get the flu vaccine every year, especially during the <strong><span style="color: #00826a;">“before the rainy season”</span></strong>, which is the period with the highest outbreak.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #00826a;">How is the new 2020 flu vaccine different from the previous one?<strong><br />
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<p>The new 2020 flu vaccine has changed 2 out of 4 strains from the Northern Hemisphere strain to the Southern Hemisphere strain, with the following differences:</p>
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<th><span style="color: #00826a;">2019-2020 Northern Hemisphere Strain</span></th>
<th><span style="color: #00826a;">2020 Southern Hemisphere Strain</span></th>
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<td valign="top">Type A Brisbane strain (H1N1)</td>
<td valign="top">Type A Brisbane strain (H1N1)</td>
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<td valign="top">Type A Kansas strain (H3N2)</td>
<td valign="top">Type A South Australia strain (H3N2)</td>
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<td valign="top">Type B Colorado strain</td>
<td valign="top">Type B Washington strain</td>
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<td valign="top">Type B Phuket strain</td>
<td valign="top">Type B Phuket strain</td>
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<h2><span style="color: #00826a;">Know this! How can the influenza virus enter the body?</span><strong><span style="color: #00826a;"><br />
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<p>Influenza is caused by the influenza virus. Generally, seasonal influenza viruses are classified into 3 types: A, B, and C. The most common is influenza type A (H1N1) (H3N2), followed by types B and C. Influenza virus can be transmitted through respiratory droplets of mucus, saliva, and sputum from infected patients who cough or sneeze, and through direct hand contact or indirect contact by sharing objects with patients without washing hands. When hands touch the eyes or pick the nose, the virus can enter the body.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #00826a;">These symptoms may not just be a cold&#8230; but could be “influenza”<strong><br />
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<p>Symptoms of influenza virus infection are often more severe than the common cold virus. Symptoms include high fever of 38-40 degrees Celsius, headache, body aches, sometimes accompanied by chills, along with sore throat, cough, sneezing, runny nose, and sputum, similar to those found in the common cold, which usually does not have a fever or has only a mild fever.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #00826a;">Who can receive the influenza vaccine?<strong><br />
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<p>The influenza vaccine can be given to children aged 6 months and older up to adults, especially those at high risk of infection, including:</p>
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<li>Young children under 5 years old</li>
<li>Older adults over 65 years old</li>
<li>Pregnant women</li>
<li>People with health problems and underlying diseases such as heart disease, lung disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or various immunodeficiency conditions</li>
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<h2><strong><span style="color: #00826a;">These individuals are “prohibited” from receiving the influenza vaccine</span></strong></h2>
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<li>Infants and young children under 6 months old</li>
<li>Those with a history of severe vaccine allergy or severe egg allergy (generally, people with egg allergies can receive the influenza vaccine but should be under a doctor&#8217;s discretion)</li>
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<p><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>Dr. Pitak Dechaporntewan</strong></span><br />
Internist, Vaccine Center</p>
<p>Phyathai 2 Hospital</p>
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Because influenza virus strains are constantly changing, getting an annual flu vaccination is important. This year is no different, as the flu vaccine is different from last year.

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