Bangkok--25 May--Hill & Knowlton
Type A influenza — the most common form is still a leading cause of death even in developed countries. The elderly are the most vulnerable. Protection by Vaccination is effective. Get the fact from the experts at
‘Influenza Vaccine: Ideal protection against rainy season’s disease’
Media Roundtable
with
Prof. Emeritus Dr Prasert Thongcharoen
President of Influenza Foundation (Thailand)
Dr Praphasri Jongsuksuntigul
Director of Influenza Program Office, Department of Disease Control,
Ministry of Public Health
Also at the event: special appearance of
Nong Eve-Puthida Sirachaya and her mother - Khun Arunya Narmwong
Monday May 28, 2007
2.00 - 4.00 pm
Pacific I Room, Pan Pacific Hotel
Rama IV Road
Media Agenda
14.00 — 14.30 hrs. Media Registration and refreshments
14.30 — 14.35 hrs. MC welcomes the press to the Media Roundtable, and introduces distinguished guests:
o Prof. Emeritus Dr Prasert Thongcharoen, President of Influenza Foundation (Thailand)
o Dr Praphasri Jongsuksuntigul, Director of Influenza Program Office, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health
o Nong Eve-Puthida Sirachaya and her mother - Khun Arunya Narmwong
14.35 — 14.55 hrs. Prof. Emeritus Dr Prasert gives an overview of influenza in Thailand and the dangers it poses, especially for the elderly
14.55 — 15.15 hrs. Dr Praphasri discusses an effective means of protection against influenza
15.15 — 15.30 hrs. Nong Eve-Puthida and her mother share their experiences in family care during the rainy seasons and Khun Arunya talks about her confidence in influenza vaccine
15.30 — 16.00 hrs. Q & A session
16.00 hrs. End of Media Roundtable
For further information and to confirm your attendance, please call
Hill & Knowlton Thailand
Narumon Juthaprateep or Pishnu Plaikaew
Tel 02-627 3501 ext 221, 154
or Mobile
08-1843 7474 and 08-9996 9641