“insured” rabies vaccination no cost

Bangkok, April 2 - said the deputy government spokesman. The government ensures that people are free from rabies. Preventive vaccination for the insured no cost Livestock urgently vaccinate dogs/cats

On April 2, 2023, Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that during this period, in addition to people being affected by extreme heat. One disease that often occurs in the summer is rabies which the government by the Social Security Office Has opened a rabies vaccination service free of charge for the insured. The vaccination can be injected both before being bitten and after being bitten. But in the latter case, it must be injected as quickly as possible to prevent the virus from entering the nervous system. The conditions are as follows.

In case of emergency, can not receive rabies vaccination service in the hospital according to the right Let the insurer reserve expenses first. and submit a request for a refund for the first dose only according to the conditions

Get treatment in a hospital according to your right without charge. If the insured does not receive treatment in a hospital according to the right You must be responsible for your own expenses.

Miss Ratchada also said that Because the disease does not show symptoms immediately after the bite. Have to wait for the incubation period of the disease, on average 2-8 weeks, may be shorter or longer. which has a medical report that The incubation period is a year. Depending on the location that is the entrance of the infection, for example, if an animal bites the face The incubation period is short due to its proximity to the brain. Or areas with a lot of nerve endings, such as hands, etc., and when the symptoms are shown, there is no cure. The death rate is 100%, therefore, it is necessary to immediately see a doctor to receive rabies vaccination immediately or at the latest within 2 days when bitten and complete the vaccination strictly according to the schedule.

At the same time, the Department of Livestock Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has urged agencies in all areas to monitor, prevent and control rabies under the project of disease-free animals, safe people from rabies according to the resolution of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Prince Chulabhorn Walailak Crown Princess Krom Phra Si Sawangkhawattana Worakhattiya Rajanari by integrating with local government organizations Proactive disease surveillance and establishing a network of disease surveillance to cover all areas Aim to inject at least 80% of dogs and cats, collect samples of all animals showing suspicious symptoms, and submit for diagnosis. Coordinate with public health agencies to expedite contacts and risk groups for treatment and vaccination against rabies in humans. and public relations to educate the public about rabies .-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency