The Public Health Services Department of Hua Hin Municipality has initiated a mosquito fogging campaign in the Petcharat Srasong community area, near Chomsin Market. This move follows a confirmed report of Zika virus infection within the area.
The campaign, which involves smoke fogging and fine mist spraying, is scheduled to cover a radius of 100 meters from the focal point of the infection.
The operations are set for November 24, 2023, at both 05:00 AM and 05:00 PM, followed by additional sessions on December 1 and December 8, 2023, each at 05:00 PM.
Residents of the targeted area are advised to prepare their surroundings and secure their belongings at least 30 minutes before and after the scheduled pesticide spraying. The treated areas will be safe for normal use and cleaning 30 minutes post-spraying. In addition to these measures, the municipality is urging residents to actively participate in eliminating breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes.
This includes regular disposal of unused containers and vessels and maintaining environmental cleanliness by weeding and pruning overgrown areas, which are potential mosquito resting spots.
The Zika virus, primarily carried by Aedes mosquitoes and known for similarities with dengue fever and chikungunya, poses a significant health risk.
While most infected individuals may not exhibit symptoms, the virus is particularly concerning for pregnant women due to the risk of birth defects such as microcephaly, brain calcifications, and other disabilities that can affect a child’s development and quality of life.
The symptoms are usually mild, but some patients can experience the following symptoms within 2-7 days of being infected:
- Fever
- Rash (at bite site, if applicable)
- Muscle or joint pain
- Redness of the Eyes (Conjunctivitis)
- Fatigue
- Headache
If you experience any of these symptoms and are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, please seek immediate medical attention.
In light of this, the Health Services Department is closely monitoring the situation and encourages pregnant women within a 1-kilometer radius of the Chomsin Market in the Petcharat Srasong community to contact their nearest public health service or the Department of Public Health and Environment for guidance and assistance.
For further information and inquiries, residents can contact the Infectious Disease Control and Public Health Services Department, Department of Public Health and Environment, Hua Hin Municipality at 032-511047 ext. 110 during office hours.