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Yes, that was true for the older Dengue vaccine released years ago. This new one is recommended for anyone up to the age of 65. It's only available in Asia and Europe at the moment I believe and is not being distributed in the USA. Chatgpt summary: Qdenga is a vaccine developed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company to protect against all four serotypes of the dengue virus. It is designed to be administered to people from the age of four and older, regardless of previous dengue exposure. This broad eligibility makes Qdenga distinct compared to other dengue vaccines, such as Dengvaxia, which is only recommended for individuals who have had a previous dengue infection due to safety concerns. Here are the key details about Qdenga: ### Composition and Administration - **Components**: The vaccine is based on a live-attenuated dengue virus. - **Doses**: Qdenga is administered in a two-dose series, with doses given three months apart. ### Effectiveness - **Protection**: Qdenga has shown efficacy in preventing dengue disease caused by all four dengue virus serotypes. - **Clinical Trials**: Clinical trials demonstrated that Qdenga significantly reduces the incidence of dengue illness and hospitalizations. ### Safety - **Side Effects**: Common side effects are typically mild and include pain at the injection site, fever, and headache. - **Monitoring**: Like all vaccines, Qdenga continues to be monitored for safety and effectiveness in real-world use. ### Eligibility - **Age Range**: The vaccine is approved for individuals aged four years and older. - **Dengue Exposure**: Unlike some other dengue vaccines, Qdenga can be given to both seropositive (previously infected) and seronegative (never infected) individuals. ### Approval and Use - **Regulatory Approval**: Qdenga has been approved by various health authorities, with approval status varying by country. - **Public Health Impact**: The broad eligibility for Qdenga is expected to help control dengue outbreaks more effectively by providing protection to a larger portion of the population. ### Implementation - **Vaccination Programs**: Public health authorities are incorporating Qdenga into vaccination programs, especially in dengue-endemic regions. - **Accessibility**: Efforts are underway to ensure the vaccine is accessible to populations at risk of dengue, including through public health campaigns and partnerships. In summary, Qdenga is a significant advancement in the fight against dengue, offering broad protection for individuals aged four and older, irrespective of their dengue infection history. Its introduction is poised to have a considerable impact on reducing the global burden of dengue.

Thailand is home to approximately 460 different species of mosquitoes. These include medically significant varieties like the Aedes, Anopheles, and Culex genera, which are known for transmitting diseases such as dengue, malaria, and Japanese encephalitis. The tiger mosquito, also known as Aedes albopictus, is one of the prominent mosquito species found in Thailand. This species is notable for its distinctive black-and-white striped body and legs. It is a vector for various diseases, including dengue fever and chikungunya. The tiger mosquito is particularly adept at breeding in a wide range of natural and artificial containers filled with water, giving it a large presence in both urban and rural areas. Luckily, the new Qdenga vaccine for Dengue, developed by Takeda in Japan and released late last year, is shown to have a 90% efficacy at preventing hospitalization and serious symptoms from Dengue. Although I've have received both of the doses of the vaccine already, I still rather not FAAFO. I also had the Japanese encephalitis vaccine many years ago, but the good news is that there's still a generally low incidence of that disease in Thailand. I think this year there have already been about 30 deaths from Dengue in Thailand, not to mention all the hundreds of other people hospitalized from it and who suffered greatly, but survived. But they are expecting closer to 300 deaths from it by the end of this year. That may sound like a small number in some ways relative to the size of the population, but it's a fairly high number, considering the average number of people that usually get infected with the disease on an annual basis when compared to something like the flu.

There are literally hundreds of different ways people die everyday. In my case, I hope to go in a moment of extreme euphoric pleasure which includes heavy breathing, an elevated heart rate, body fluids dripping down my face, where I can't hear the stereo and there are two thick warm thighs pressed up against my ears, together with a second set of thighs vigorously bouncing up and down on my lower appendage.

At the moment I feel like I'm even now getting bitten indoors inside of commercial buildings where I've never seen mosquitoes before.

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I heard that a happy ending is when you hand over the cash and they leave without any added drama. That's what a friend told me anyway.

Thanks. I guess if they seem bad in Bangkok then they will likely be bad elsewhere in Thailand too. I used to use those plugins, but started to think breathing in the vapors of those toxic chemicals for hours may not be good. So I stopped. Anyway, yes, useless and annoying little creatures, but I guess they feed the geckos and other small animals, so a necessary part of the overall food chain. I think my biggest concern though is the possible increased risk of malaria and dengue fever.

At the moment I feel like there are more mosquitoes around in Bangkok than I’ve seen in a long time. I know it’s partly because of the rainy season, but I do feel like there are many more than usual right now. For those of you also living in Bangkok, has anyone noticed the same?

Projecting.

Presumably the most honest post in this topic so far.

Agree. All these businesses exist, and will continue to exist, with or without legalization. But the difference is now that some the "taxes" now go directly to the BIB. Legalizing the rest of them would mean the taxes actually have to be used for public benefit.

So, pretty soon 10 million cranky local cannabis users marching in the streets when they can no longer legally get their weed. What can possibly go wrong???

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Not sure this is going to "stimulate" the economy, but it might stimulate a few ball sacks. OK, so, weed bad, but porn, sex toys, casinos, a few meth pills, krathom, alcohol and cigarettes, all good, right?

Anutin’s family is connected to businesses that stand to benefit from the legalization and commercialization of cannabis. For instance, Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction, a company founded by Anutin’s father, is involved in various sectors, including agriculture and pharmaceuticals, which intersects with the cannabis industry.

He should probably go easy on the furiousness. Not good for his ticker.

Uh-oh, they've stirred up the sleeping giant. The big guns are out now. Neck-Brace-Tony take heed. WOW, he finally said something intelligent for once, assuming he actually said that. Naah, you think? Ooooo. Fancy words now. Flip-flops and U-turns works for me.

That's already covered under the existing laws in Thailand that prohibits sale of cannabis flowers to anyone under the age of 20.

Is that even possible for those in power? So he's gonna make it illegal again to appease Tony and let someone else in the future flip-flop it again. And when he makes it a criminal narcotic again then he's saying don't blame him, but to complain to the narcotics control board instead. No accountability. Just passing the Baht again as usual.

It will unlikely affect growers because they will still be allowed to grow to supply to the medical cannabis industry. They might also be able to export to other countries where they need medical use supply. The truth is though that most of the growers are probably supplying mainly to the domestic recreational use market. So I suspect they're gonna suffer greatly if the laws change in Thailand to turn it into a criminal narcotic again.

Sorry to hear that. Are you still living here now? What are the top 3 reasons that make you say you wouldn't do it again? Boredom sounds like one of them. Do you think you would be less bored in the US?

Assuming you’ve been living in Thailand for at least 10 years, are you happy with your choice to live here? If you could turn the clock back in time then would you make the same decisions again, and why? Or would you have done things completely different? Are you here by choice at this point? And can you leave at any time if you so desire? Or is is not possible for you to leave at this point because of finances, other commitments, or both, thus forcing you to stay here, either for better or for worse? If you are bound here by commitments, would you choose to leave immediately if you could? In my case, I’ve been here for quite a long time. The things that brought me here in the first place are not why I remain here now. My life here has definitely been full of interesting experiences. Many good, some bad. And I have no regrets. I would probably also do much of it the same again if I had the choice. At this point I am free now, with no commitments. I can travel when I want and I can also leave if I decide I would like to do so. I do feel I have a good life here though. So I can’t really complain. There are certainly a few things that I don’t like about the place, mainly the excessively hot weather, air pollution and lack of nature in Bangkok. But nowhere is perfect. Otherwise, I don’t really mind the rest of it. Some of the bureaucracy that we all have to deal with here is a nuisance, but it’s bearable. I am concerned about the longer term risks of serious flooding and other natural disasters, but most places in the world have some of those risks. The only thing that would be a game changer for me is if they really start taxing foreigners on their worldwide income. Then I would definitely stay here no more than 6 months a year. I actually wouldn’t mind to spend more time in other parts of Asia and Europe, but I am a bit too complacent and often choose the least path of resistance. So maybe it would be a good thing if they do change the tax laws as it would give me that needed push to spend more of my time in other parts of the world too.

Reading all the responses and scenarios is interesting. For some it's heaven. For others it's a love-hate relationship. I think in all fairness, every place has its own good and bad. Nowhere is perfect. And everyone needs to look at their own situation, evaluate the pros and cons, and decide for themselves what and where is best for them. I realize some people may also not fully be here by choice and at the same time can't so easily leave, even if they want to. For those it's a very sad situation.

CM was great before all the air pollution ruined it. Adding more to the Thailand natural disaster risk scenario, local experts are predicting a major typhoon to come up through the eastern seaboard and rip through Pattaya and Bangkok in the not too distant future. It's difficult to ever know how serious these risks really are, but I guess you can't focus on them too much:

Wow, your a busy little toker. 3 grams a day?