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Pathum Thani launches free flu vaccination for 260,000 high-risk individuals June 5

Pathum Thani launches free flu vaccination for 260,000 high-risk individuals June 5

Matichon•Society•22d ago

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Pathum Thani Province initiates a large-scale free influenza vaccination program for 11 designated high-risk groups, aiming to administer 260,000 doses starting June 5th.

  • •Pathum Thani Province, along with the Provincial Administrative Organization, is launching a free flu vaccination program.
  • •The initiative aims to provide 260,000 doses to 11 specific high-risk groups.
  • •Vaccinations begin on June 5, 2026, and will be available at the PAO building and local health promotion hospitals.

Overview

  • •On June 4, 2026, Pathum Thani Province and its PAO announced the 'Influenza Vaccination Project for Prevention and Control in Pathum Thani Province for the year 2026'.
  • •The project was launched due to a continuous increase in influenza outbreaks in Pathum Thani since the beginning of 2026.
  • •From January 1 to February 13, 2026, Pathum Thani recorded 2,040 cumulative influenza cases, ranking 13th nationally.
  • •NHSO's budget for influenza vaccines was limited and insufficient for the target population, leading the PAO to approve vaccine procurement.
  • •The PAO approved the procurement of 260,000 doses of Southern Hemisphere influenza vaccines for free distribution.
  • •The free vaccination program targets 11 high-risk groups, including children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic illnesses.
  • •The vaccination campaign commences on June 5, 2026, and continues until July 31, 2026, at specific locations.
  • •Citizens are encouraged to bring their identification cards to receive the free flu vaccine to ensure sustained immunity in the province.

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Key Quotes

Commander-in-Chief Kamronwit Thubkrajang
"Due to budget limitations from NHSO for influenza vaccines, the Provincial Communicable Disease Committee resolved to request support from the Provincial Administrative Organization."
เนื่องจากงบประมาณของสำนักงานหลักประกันสุขภาพแห่งชาติ (สปสช.) ในการจัดสรรวัคซีนไข้หวัดใหญ่ให้กับประชากรกลุ่มเป้าหมายมีข้อจำกัดและไม่เพียงพอต่อจำนวนประชากรจริง คณะกรรมการโรคติดต่อจังหวัดปทุมธานีจึงมีมติขอรับการสนับสนุนวัคซีนจาก อบจ.ปทุมธานี
Commander-in-Chief Kamronwit Thubkrajang
"We approved the procurement of 265,000 doses of Southern Hemisphere influenza vaccines to supplement eligibility and proactively build community immunity efficiently."
เราจึงอนุมัติจัดหาวัคซีนป้องกันโรคไข้หวัดใหญ่ ชนิดสายพันธุ์ซีกโลกใต้...จำนวน 265,000 โดส เพื่อเติมเต็มสิทธิ์และเร่งสร้างเสริมภูมิคุ้มกันโรคเชิงรุกในชุมชนอย่างทั่วถึงและมีประสิทธิภาพที่สุดครับ

Key Entities

Person

Big Jas(บิ๊กแจ๊ส)
Nickname for Commander-in-Chief Kamronwit Thubkrajang, President of the Pathum Thani Provincial Administrative Organization.
Mr. Ekkawit Meephian(นายเอกวิทย์ มีเพียร)
Governor of Pathum Thani Province and head of the opening ceremony for the vaccination project.
Police Lieutenant General Kamronwit Thubkrajang(พลตำรวจโทคำรณวิทย์ ธูปกระจ่าง)
Mayor of the Pathum Thani Provincial Administrative Organization, involved in the flu vaccination initiative.

Place

Pathum Thani Province(จ.ปทุมฯ)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where the flu vaccination initiative is taking place.
ZPOTLIGHT, G Floor, Zpell at Future Park(ZPOTLIGHT ชั้น G ศูนย์การค้าสเปลล์ แอท ฟิวเจอร์พาร์ค)
The location where the press conference for the flu vaccination project was held.
Pathum Thani Provincial Administrative Organization Multipurpose Building(อาคารอเนกประสงค์ อบจ.ปทุมธานี)
One of the locations where the public can receive free flu vaccinations.

Organization

Pathum Thani Provincial Administrative Organization(องค์การบริหารส่วนจังหวัดปทุมธานี)
An organization involved in the free flu vaccination program, responsible for procuring vaccines.
National Health Security Office(สำนักงานหลักประกันสุขภาพแห่งชาติ)
The government agency whose limited budget for influenza vaccines necessitated external support for the Pathum Thani initiative.
Pathum Thani Provincial Communicable Disease Committee(คณะกรรมการโรคติดต่อจังหวัดปทุมธานี)
The committee that resolved to request vaccine support from the PAO due to NHSO budget limitations.
World Health Organization(องค์การอนามัยโลก)ℹ️
The international organization that declares the strains of influenza vaccines to be used globally, specifically mentioning Southern Hemisphere strains for 2026.
Tambon Health Promotion Hospitals(โรงพยาบาลส่งเสริมสุขภาพตำบล)
Local health facilities where the public can receive free flu vaccinations.
Royal Golden Jubilee Health Promoting Hospital(สถานีอนามัยเฉลิมพระเกียรติ 60 พรรษา นวมินทราชินี)
Health facilities where the public can receive free flu vaccinations.