News RAPID TESTS AVAILABLE AT JUST FOR KIDS The antigen rapid test is a swab test taken from the nostril or mouth and yield results within a few minutes. It detects the presence of viral protein in the sample and has a claimed accuracy of well over 90%. Rapid tests available are Influenza+Covid19, Influenza+RSV, Strept throat (Streptotcoccus group A). 2026/2027 season flu vaccine now available Updated influenza vaccine for the current season is now available in both injectable and nasal spray form. The nasal spray flu vaccine is new to Thailand but has been used in Western countries for many years. It is painless to administer and can be given to children age 2 and up. Diagnotic error and improper handling of test results once again top annual list of patient safety concerns The ECRI institute, whose mission is “to protect patients from unsafe and ineffective medical technologies and practices” reports that for the second year running diagnostic error and improper management of test results are the most serious threats to patient safety, taking numbers 1 and 2 spots in a list of 10. At number 3 is physician burnout! Trampoline park injuries A recent report from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery states: Fractures and dislocations, hospital admissions, and surgical intervention secondary to jump park-related injuries can be seen in children and adults. There were a higher percentage of total fractures, lower extremity fractures, open fractures, adult fractures, and surgical fractures among patients with commercial jump park injuries compared with patients who sustained home trampoline injuries. Commercial jump parks may contribute to higher-energy mechanisms of trauma than previously suggested based on data extrapolated from domestic trampoline use. Our data suggest that with the expansion of commercial jump parks, the incidence, severity, and economic effect of trampoline injuries may be underestimated. I have personally seen and heard of some horrendous fractures sustained in trampoline parks and would advise against anyone using these places.

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2026/2027 season flu vaccine

now available

Updated influenza vaccine for the current season is now

available in both injectable and nasal spray form. The nasal

spray flu vaccine is new to Thailand but has been used in

Western countries for many years. It is painless to administer

and can be given to children age 2 and up.

Diagnotic error and improper

handling of test results once

again top annual list of

patient safety concerns

The ECRI institute, whose mission is “to protect patients from unsafe and ineffective medical technologies and practices” reports that for the second year running diagnostic error and improper management of test results are the most serious threats to patient safety, taking numbers 1 and 2 spots in a list of 10. At number 3 is physician burnout!

Trampoline park injuries

A recent report from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery states: Fractures and dislocations, hospital admissions, and surgical intervention secondary to jump park-related injuries can be seen in children and adults. There were a higher percentage of total fractures, lower extremity fractures, open fractures, adult fractures, and surgical fractures among patients with commercial jump park injuries compared with patients who sustained home trampoline injuries. Commercial jump parks may contribute to higher-energy mechanisms of trauma than previously suggested based on data extrapolated from domestic trampoline use. Our data suggest that with the expansion of commercial jump parks, the incidence, severity, and economic effect of trampoline injuries may be underestimated. I have personally seen and heard of some horrendous fractures sustained in trampoline parks and would advise against anyone using these places.

Measles outbreak in the

Philippines

According to a BBC article there is a serious outbreak of measles in the Philippines. There are rumours of a number of fatalities. There are also continuing reports of cases of measles in the US and last year in Germany and Italy there were increased number of cases with some fatalities reported. The measles vaccine (as MMR vaccine) is routine advised for children aged 1 or over, but if needed can be given to children 6 months or over who may travel to high risk areas.
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