PM joins in vaccination demonstration to promote flu prevention

 

 

BANGKOK, 6th June 2018 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health has promoted action against influenza and three new strains of flu by giving a vaccination to the Prime Minister. 

Minister of Public Health Dr. Piyasakol Sakolsathayadhorn, ahead of this week’s Cabinet meeting, led a team from his office to meet with Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha and administer vaccinations against A H1N1 Michigan, A H3N2 Singapore and B Phuket, three new strains of influenza. 

The vaccinations were just a demonstration as the PM was already vaccinated and were done to promote action against the threat of flu. 

The Health Ministry and its Department of Disease Control are this year focusing on building awareness of influenza among pregnant women and children between 6 months and 2 years of age.

 

They are being urged to receive vaccinations as they are susceptible to complications from the illness and are six times more likely to succumb to the disease. In 2017, up to 12,926 children under the age of 2 contracted influenza, 6.43 percent of all infections. 

Vaccinations are being provided from now to August 31 with 3.5 million doses available.

 

-- nnt 2018-06-06

I dare say there are quite a number of people out there, who would have preferred him to get sick and suffer.

Great publicity for "Big Pharma" sure they greased the right palms to bring about this money making event!

5 minutes ago, CGW said:

Great publicity for "Big Pharma" sure they greased the right palms to bring about this money making event!

 

• Cost for single dose flu vaccine: $18
• Cost for hospital stay for complications due to influenza infection: $3,250

 

Sorry, but you're going to have to go cook up another conspiracy theory.

Where can i get one $18 is cheap enough 

4 minutes ago, attrayant said:

 

• Cost for single dose flu vaccine: $18
• Cost for hospital stay for complications due to influenza infection: $3,250

 

Sorry, but you're going to have to go cook up another conspiracy theory.

Maintain a healthy immune system, cost = zero! or have crappy health and be fearful of contacting every major ailment going! Can see what your choice is....

"Conspiracy theory" its a business they are running! do you think they give a dam about your health ?

Question:- How many Thai's does it take to give an injection?

4 minutes ago, CGW said:

Maintain a healthy immune system, cost = zero!

 

And still get the flu anyway.  Good job.

1 minute ago, attrayant said:

And still get the flu anyway.  Good job.

Really? ?

It's actually reassuring to see that finally the PM has done something that someone believes is for the good of society! 

I bet most Thais and countless ex-pats hope that there is something nice and 'beneficial' being injected into this man ...!

makes for a nice picture though. ?

6 hours ago, Eligius said:

I bet most Thais and countless ex-pats hope that there is something nice and 'beneficial' being injected into this man ...!

Thaksin's sperm. Would have been a great practical joke. Prayuth might not have seen the funny side of it though. 

Edited June 6, 20188 yr by stephen tracy

I must admit I'd like to give the PM a jab myself

What a big fuss over such a little prick.

Considering that only 3.5 million doses are available, the Thai big wigs can have mine.

 

Down here grubbing with the commoners and their animals, the vaccinations I find useful are the rabies vaccination and Hep A/B. 

Now the flu vaccination?  That's a crap shoot.  You're betting the the strains in the shot are the stains that will show up in the wild.  And wait a minute!!! That's Betting!!! Isn't that illegal???  Hummmm!  ?

Edited June 7, 20188 yr by connda

He has done something today that does not trigger the rolling of the eyes. 

16 hours ago, Wilsonandson said:

Question:- How many Thai's does it take to give an injection?

Can't say as long as the rest of the crew is stuck in the elevator or scramble on the stairways.

Just a little prick. . .