‘GSK’ reiterates commitment ‘Innovative drug-vaccine research’ campaigns ‘immunization’ in adults

“GSK” reiterates its commitment drug research and innovative vaccines Taking the lead in preventing various diseases, emphasizing the importance of encouraging people Especially the elderly be healthy and have a good quality of life

“World Immunization Week” It falls on April 24-30 every year. This year, the World Health Organization has set the theme “Humanly Possible: Saving lives through immunization” to emphasize the importance of strengthening immunity. Prevent illness and death from vaccine-preventable diseases along with a comprehensive immunization campaign Access to all ages reduces the risk of disease. and severity of illness

Dr. Busakorn Maharakhanukroh, M.D. Medical Director of GlaxoSmithKline (Thailand) Co., Ltd. or GSK said that GSK, as a leading biopharma company in the world, places importance on promoting people’s good health. and have a good quality of life

The company is committed to drug research. and innovative vaccines To be able to take the lead in preventing various diseases and join in supporting all sectors in campaigning for people to understand the importance of immunization for good health.

“GSK has collaborated with various agencies to promote people’s awareness of the need for and the benefits of immunizing adults with vaccines as well as children. This is because adults or the elderly have a weakened immune system as they age and are more at risk of infection and complications. Preventing infection is therefore beneficial compared to health problems if infection has already occurred.”

The fact that fewer adults are vaccinated affects overall health problems. Because Thailand is currently a completely aging society. The number of adults aged 60 and over is increasing. And this population is an important force in economic development.

According to data from the Registration Administration Office, Department of Provincial Administration, Ministry of Interior, as of December 2023, it was found that Thailand has 13,006,493 elderly people aged 60 years and over nationwide, accounting for 20.06% of the overall population. and there were 8,853,566 elderly people aged 65 years and over, accounting for 13.66% of the total population.

Dr. Busakorn Maharakhanukroh, M.D. Medical Director, GlaxoSmithKline (Thailand) Company Limited

Dr. Busakorn emphasized that strengthening the immune system of adults It will help reduce the risk of disease. and reduce overall healthcare costs

“On this occasion of World Immunization Week, We want to emphasize the importance of immunization for adults. To effectively deal with the trend of the aging population and promote good health for the elderly We must shift from patient care to preventive health care. Immunization in adults is therefore an important guideline.”

The Infectious Diseases Association of Thailand Vaccination for adults has been recommended. and the elderly To build immunity and reduce the risk of developing diseases that can be prevented by vaccines, for example, influenza vaccine, shingles vaccine, and cervical cancer vaccine. Dengue fever vaccine and pneumococcal vaccine

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