Thailand Grapples with Severe Dengue Fever Outbreak
Epidemic sweeps across the country as rainy season intensifies
Cases double in 2019, vaccines offer hope amid concerns
WEB BANGKOK - Thailand's Disease Control Department (DCD) has issued a warning, urging people to take precautions as the country battles a severe dengue fever outbreak. The rainy season and the approaching El Niño phenomenon have contributed to the surge in cases, with the country reporting double the number of infections compared to the same period last year.
Dengue fever, a viral infection transmitted by female mosquitoes of the Aedes genus, is prevalent during Thailand's May-through-September rainy season. This year, the outbreak has taken a particularly severe turn. Two dengue vaccines are currently available in Thailand: Dengvaxia and Dengvaxia, offering some hope amidst the growing concern.
WEB Thailand is currently facing a severe dengue fever outbreak as the rainy season and El Niño approaches. WEB What is the dengue situation in Thailand This year 2019 we have double the number of cases compared to last. Thailands May-through-September rainy season is also the peak period for dengue fever. WEB Now in 2023 there are two dengue vaccines currently available in Thailand The first one known as Dengvaxia.
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