Bangkok is keeping a close watch on influenza. Accelerate vaccination of high-risk groups The outbreak trend in 2025 is approximately 1.76 times higher than in 2024, along with driving forward a proactive plan to prevent tuberculosis in the area.
Dr. Lertluck Leelasawang, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Bangkok Chaired the meeting of the Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee No. 3/2025 at the conference room, 8th floor, Thaninopparat Building. Bangkok City Hall, Din Daeng, and a video conference system to follow up on the progress of operations regarding prevention and resolution of communicable disease problems in the Bangkok area.
The meeting reported on the situation of important communicable diseases in the Bangkok area, including dengue fever, Shika virus, Aedes arthritis fever, influenza, COVID-19, sexually transmitted diseases and tuberculosis, which in the Bangkok area A total of 158,079 cases of influenza were found since the beginning of 2025, reflecting a wide spread of the epidemic. The outbreak trend in 2025 is approximately 1.76 times higher than in 2024. A clear increase was found during the months of September – November. Corresponds to the rainy season and the opening of the school term. Most patients were in the age group of 5-14 years, with more females than males.
There are suggestions to watch out and closely monitor the situation. Especially for patients with influenza-like symptoms (ILI) and patients with severe symptoms. Ready to catch signs of cluster outbreaks Emphasis on measures among school-aged children and high-risk areas. Especially in the age group of 0-14 years and in areas with high rates of illness. Communicate group-specific prevention among groups of 608 and schoolchildren, emphasizing wearing masks, washing hands, and staying home when sick. and expedite influenza vaccination among at-risk groups. and medical personnel To reduce the severity of the disease
Driving the Tuberculosis Plan, Fiscal Year 2026, Department of Health, Bangkok Proactive search for patients in high-risk groups has been undertaken. Diagnose quickly using the standard Molecular diagnosis test. There is a follow-up system to successfully care for patients and families. and giving preventive medicine to infected people who are not yet sick
At the same time, the National Communicable Disease Committee Notified about the policy for the elimination and eradication of vaccine-preventable diseases (polio, measles, rubella, and congenital rubella) Guidelines for reporting vaccine information via information technology systems (Digital Disease Surveillance System: DDS) Guidelines for conducting health examinations and health insurance for foreigners residing in controlled areas. Including cooperation in monitoring and preparing to prevent important infectious diseases in areas affected by heavy rain and flooding. and cooperation to enhance surveillance and bird flu warning Let the meeting be informed.
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