Ministry of Public Health, The Department of Disease Control issued a press conference to monitor the disease situation and health hazards that are problems. Highlight the issue of diseases and dangers found after the Songkran festival. Cadmium tailings problem and ammonia leaks in the factory Update on the COVID-19, influenza and dengue fever situation. Including the hot weather situation, watch out for heat stroke, along with advice on how to take care of yourself in the summer. Dr. Jurai Wongsawat, highly qualified doctor Assistant Director General of the Department of Disease Control and Dr. Weerawat Manosutthi, a highly qualified doctor Spokesperson of the Department of Disease Control Participate in a press conference on the topic 'Keep up with the disease and health hazard situation' which are diseases that often occur during the summer. or other diseases that have an increased outbreak after the Songkran festival Including monitoring of potential health effects from cadmium waste. and ammonia leaks C admium residue is a heavy metal element that has a silvery-white color. It has the properties of being light, soft, and easily bent. and corrosion resistant Found mixed with other minerals such as zinc ore, lead or copper in zinc mining. Cadmium will be obtained as a result. And cadmium ore may be found in mining areas. Cadmium residue can also be found in paints mixed with houses or buildings. The dangers from cadmium can occur both acutely and chronically, especially the lungs, kidneys, and bones. Advice for the public in cases where cadmium waste is near areas. You should strictly refrain from entering the incident area. Organize your living environment by cleaning the area using a damp cloth. or a vacuum cleaner to reduce the spread of dust. Avoid eating food and water in at-risk areas. If inhaled, go to an open area immediately. fresh air Observe your own symptoms. If you experience any unusual symptoms, hurry to see a doctor and report the risk immediately. Ammonia: In the case of an ammonia leak found in an ice factory. Ammonia is commonly used in many industries. Ammonia is a colorless gas with a pungent odor if the concentration is high. Classified as a toxic substance and is harmful to various organs of the body such as the eyes, skin, and respiratory system. If touched or entered into the body, it will cause acute illness. When ammonia gas comes into contact with water, it causes a reaction. It has a corrosive effect on tissues and various linings of the body that contain water as a component. Causes patients to have eye pain, swollen eyes, watery eyes, dizziness, dizziness, vomiting, and skin irritation. Burning, itching on the skin, burns. If inhaled in large quantities, it can cause a burning nose and throat. Accidental ammonia leaks in Thailand. Most are caused by choosing equipment that is not suitable for use, damaged equipment such as leaky valves or broken gas pipes. An error occurred while storing or transporting ammonia. and lack of continuous maintenance How to prevent ammonia gas leaks For the public as follows: 1. Must keep an eye on abnormalities. If you see white smoke from the factory Please notify the relevant agencies immediately. 2. If an incident occurs, quickly evacuate in the upwind direction. and leave the incident area as quickly as possible 3. If the substance gets into the eyes or on the skin. Rinse with clean water. And immediately remove clothing contaminated with ammonia. 4. If you find an unconscious person, quickly move them to a safe place. Good ventilation and rushed to the hospital 5. People with congenital diseases related to the respiratory system Observe your own symptoms If you have more coughing Wheezing and have other abnormal symptoms You should immediately see a doctor. Heat stroke: This disease is caused by the body being overheated to the point of affecting various systems. It is dangerous and can lead to death. The at-risk group is those who have to stay outdoors for a long time. In 2024, there were 30 reported deaths. People are asked to avoid being in areas w ith continuous strong sunlight. Drink clean water often If you lose a lot of sweat, you should drink mineral salts. Don't drink alcohol. Wear light-colored clothing that wicks heat well. And never leave anyone in a car parked in the sun. Cars parked in the sun without turning on the air conditioning The temperature can rise very quickly within 10-20 minutes. COVID-19 disease after Songkran festival There is a trend of increased number of patients, 608 risk groups include the elderly. People with congenital disease Be careful. If you suspect you are sick, you should consult a doctor. In the past week (14-20 April), patients infected with COVID-19 were found. There were 1,004 people requiring hospital treatment, an average of 143 cases per day. More patients were found in Bangkok, surrounding areas, and tourist provinces. And found 292 patients with severe pneumonia, 101 were intubated, and 3 died. All the deceased were elderly people or had chronic diseases. Emphasize that people should continue to maintain s trict personal hygiene. If going to a closed or crowded place You should wear a mask. And wash your hands often, especially in the 608 risk group if you need to enter an area with a large group of people. You should always wear a mask. And wash your hands often. If you are sick, go see a doctor immediately. Influenza during this period continues to find patients. And infected people can be found in every age group. Since the beginning of the year, 128,156 patients have been found. It is recommended that the general public and at-risk groups include the elderly and those with underlying diseases. The influenza vaccine should be given once a year, emphasis is placed on the people. As with COVID-19, strict personal hygiene should be maintained. If going to a closed or crowded place You should wear a mask. and wash your hands often If you are sick, go see a doctor immediately. Dengue fever: since the beginning of the year, 24,108 cases have been found. Most of the patients are children aged 5-14 years, and 22 d eaths have been found. We ask the public to help survey and destroy Aedes mosquito breeding grounds according to the measure 3 Collect, Prevent 3 Diseases (disease dengue fever Chikungunya virus infection Zika virus disease (Zika virus) If you have symptoms of suspected dengue fever, such as a high fever Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, rash, blood spots on the body. You should not buy medicine to take yourself. A safe antipyretic is paracetamol. NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, and aspirin should be avoided as well as combination medicines which may cause serious complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding and difficulty with treatment. treatment However, if you have taken fever reducing medicine or wiped yourself If the fever does not decrease within 1-2 days (from the day the fever started), you should see a doctor immediately. Source: Thai News Agency