It is anticipated that a significant number of visitors would go to Thailand and Southeast Asian nations to enjoy the Songkran Festival since the epidemic abates and borders between various nations open. Statistics from Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Ministry of Health and Welfare shows that Dengue fever still affects most Southeast Asian nations, including Thailand and Myanmar. When traveling to these nations, the CDC advises the public to wear light-colored long sleeve undergarments, limit exposure, and use insect repellents properly to avoid getting bitten by vector mosquitoes.
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CDC urges general public to be cautious to dengue fever and monkeypox infection when travel abroad.Photo reproduced from Pixabay
There have recently been confirmed cases of monkeypox in Thailand, therefore it's important to also be cautious about vector insect infection and food safety. At the moment, close contact is the primary method of transmission for the global monkeypox pandemic. It is advised to avoid enter of high-risk locations where there can be close interaction with unknown persons. To lower the chance of disease transmission, tourists should also avoid contacting with wild animals when traveling.
Statistics from Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Ministry of Health and Welfare shows that Dengue fever still affects most Southeast Asian nations, including Thailand and Myanmar.Photo provided by 新南向人員健康服務中心
One must take the initiative to participate in the assessment at the CDC quarantine station when entering the nation with suspected symptoms like fever, rash, blisters, or pustules. When you first enter the nation, you should put on a mask, get medical attention as soon as you can, and take the initiative to tell the doctor about any prior trip or high-risk field exposure. and past interactions.
