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Those vaccinated for smallpox 40 yrs ago have immunity against monkeypox: Dr Yong

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2022

People who received a dose of smallpox vaccine 40 years ago still have immunity against monkeypox, Thailand’s top virologist Dr Yong Poovorawan said on Tuesday.

More than 50% of Thais have Covid immunity after previous infection

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2022

Thailand’s Covid-19 situation is likely to improve as most of the population has immunity generated by vaccination and previous infection, a top virologist says.

Covid-19 fast becoming endemic in Thailand, says top virologist

September 04, 2022

Covid-19 is becoming an endemic seasonal affliction like flu, Thailand’s top virologist Dr Yong Poovorawan said in a Facebook post on Sunday.

From forensic lab to CBD gummies – tracking the journey of ‘Candy Afterdark’

September 03, 2022

After watching her mother struggle with insomnia for more than 20 years, Raksaranrak “Candy” Choong, 34, decided to start looking for a solution.

Number of Thais at risk of suicide set to jump tenfold

September 01, 2022

The number of people at risk of suicide is expected to increase tenfold this year, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation warned on Wednesday.

Virologist links ‘tomato flu’ to hand, foot, mouth disease virus

August 29, 2022

A top Thai virologist has linked the “tomato flu” to the same virus that causes hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD).

'Medlab Asia & Asia Health 2022' to collaborate with the Department of Health Service Support and the medical industry to strengthen Thailand as the Medical Hub of Asia

August 28, 2022

Bangkok 26 August 2022: 'Medlab Asia & Asia Health 2022' is the leading medical event in the ASEAN region which is all set to run in Thailand for the first time, co-hosted by IMPACT Exhibition Management Company Limited and Informa Markets.

Half an mRNA dose can boost immunity for those who got Sinovac jabs: virologist

August 26, 2022

A half dose of an mRNA Covid-19 vaccine is enough as a booster for those who have received inactivated vaccines earlier, a top virologist said.

Eye diseases - Thai people's health threats and the deterioration that must be prepared for

August 24, 2022

Bangkok, August 24, 2022 - Eye problems that tend to be more prevalent in Thailand are Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), which affect up to 18,700 and 536,700 people per year, respectively.

‘No chance’ of monkeypox and Covid-19 viruses merging

August 22, 2022

A senior virologist has ruled out the possibility of the Covid-19 and monkeypox viruses combining, after a case emerged in Italy of a patient being infected with monkeypox and Covid-19, in addition to having HIV.

Toddlers aged 6 months to 2 years most at risk of complications from EV-A71 virus

August 22, 2022

Infants aged between six months and two years can be at risk of complications from Enterovirus A71 (EV-A71) infections, a top virologist warned on Monday.

Want to kill monkeypox? 60 degrees could do the trick

August 17, 2022

The monkeypox virus can be killed at a temperature of 60 degrees Celsius, a senior virologist said, citing international research.

Tale of 2 clades: Virologist calls on WHO to rename monkeypox first

August 16, 2022

It is too soon for the World Health Organisation (WHO) to refer to monkeypox subvariants as clades, an expert virologist said.

WHO seeks new name for monkeypox to prevent stigma, protect monkeys

August 15, 2022

The World Health Organisation (WHO)'s move to rename the monkeypox virus will help prevent cultural and social discrimination, the vice chair of the Public Health Commission said on Sunday.

Facts you should know about LayV virus found in China

August 11, 2022

A senior virologist revealed four important facts about the LayV virus that was found recently in China.