A 20-year-old from Can Tho asks if accidental contact with the urine of someone with genital warts can lead to infection and what preventive measures should be taken.
After sexual intercourse, if I thoroughly wash my genital area with alcohol, will it prevent genital warts and other sexually transmitted infections? (Ngan Anh, 22, TP HCM)
Patches, nasal sprays, oral vaccines, needle-free injections, electroporation, and dry vaccines could make vaccination more accessible and less invasive.
A 22-year-old, Duy Khang, developed warts on his forehead, mistook them for pimples, and squeezed them, causing the lesions to spread, ulcerate, and become painful.
A 35-year-old man from Nghe An asks about human papillomavirus (HPV) dormancy and transmission after his girlfriend tested positive for types 16 and 18 without symptoms.
I have small, painless bumps in my genital area. From my research, they resemble either genital warts or pearly penile papules. How can I tell the difference? (Male, 30 years old, Da Nang)
Pigs can act as intermediate hosts or sources of numerous diseases, including japanese encephalitis, streptococcus suis, tapeworm, hepatitis E, and salmonella infection.
Before a five-day, four-night trip to Phu Quy Island with friends, Van Anh, 26, from Ho Chi Minh City, received flu and meningococcal vaccines, ensuring peace of mind for her journey.
The Ministry of Health has added human papillomavirus (HPV) and pneumococcal vaccines to the mandatory immunization schedule under the Expanded Immunization Program, aiming to boost immunity coverage and alleviate financial burdens for citizens.
Commonly seeing increased infection cases during summer, diseases like rabies, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, meningococcal disease... can lead to severe complications, making proactive prevention essential.
Ngoc Tram, 55, from Dong Nai, asks: "I heard banaba leaves contain substances that reduce blood sugar and fat. I have type 2 diabetes; can I pick leaves and boil water to drink daily?"
VNVC provided a 10 billion VND support package, including free influenza vaccinations, international GSP-standard cold storage sponsorship, and health consultations for military personnel and residents of Con Dao, on 16/5.
The trial, taking place in the UK and US, is expected to involve 4,000 participants and marks the first phase 3 clinical trial of an avian influenza vaccine in humans.
A reader asks if consuming plums daily, which are currently in season and rich in vitamins and antioxidants, can help prevent cancer. (Tran Van Binh, 35, Can Tho)
Chickenpox can incubate for 10-21 days, potentially manifesting during international travel or work trips, risking itinerary cancellations, quarantine, and expensive medical treatment.
