News Forum - Health officials urge vulnerable groups to get free flu vaccine

[Thaiger]

People in vulnerable health groups are being urged to take up the free flu vaccine being offered at government clinics. Jakkrit Ngowsiri from the National Health Security Office says his office is working with the Department of Disease Control to offer 4.2 million doses of the flu vaccine to 7 vulnerable groups, between May 1 and August 31. The vaccine reduces the risk of the flu causing severe illness and death. The Bangkok Post reports that the cost of the vaccine is covered by Thailand’s universal health scheme, with the jab being offered on a first-come, first-served basis at government […]

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