Nurse Tran Thi My Duyen, 33, describes the intensive care unit as a battlefield against death, where medical staff fight to save the lives of critically ill infants.
Infants under one year old have weak immune systems, making them prone to repeated RSV infections, which can lead to severe bronchiolitis and prolonged wheezing.
My father was recently diagnosed with liver cancer, and I have been gathering Gynura procumbens leaves to cook soup daily. Will this help support his liver and reduce the cancer? asks Nam Anh, 37, from Khanh Hoa.
"I experience premature ejaculation; will drinking one beer help increase excitement and improve sexual function?", asks Nguyen Hau, 39, from Dong Nai.
As preparations for Tet travel begin, many people are proactively seeking flu vaccinations to prevent illness, concerned about unpredictable weather conditions.
Hepatitis B vaccine, tuberculosis vaccine, and RSV monoclonal antibody can be administered to newborns from mot day old, preventing and blocking the risk of severe illness upon infection.
Heavy alcohol consumption can reduce vaccine effectiveness or be confused with post-vaccination reactions; vaccination should only occur when in stable health, with alcohol avoidance recommended for 2-7 days.
Pneumococcal bacteria can cause a range of illnesses, from pharyngitis, sinusitis, and middle ear infections to pneumonia and sepsis, carrying a high risk of death or severe long-term complications.
Meningococcal disease causes severe headaches, sudden fever above 38 degrees C, convulsions, and stiff neck in its early stages; these signs are often vague and easily mistaken for other conditions.
My girlfriend has been diagnosed with HPV type 16. Am I at risk of contracting the virus through sexual contact, and what steps should I take to prevent infection? (Phu An, 23, Ho Chi Minh City)
Eight hospitals in Australia will conduct a 4-year trial of a vaccine for children with malignant brain cancer, involving approximately 70 young patients.
Both meningococcal disease and streptococcus suis cause high fever, hemorrhagic skin necrosis, and are difficult to distinguish visually. Early examination is crucial for timely detection and treatment.
My grandmother told me that if bitten by a rabid dog, there's no need for vaccination; simply avoiding funerals and the sound of funeral drums will prevent the disease from developing. Is this true? (Bao Yen, 30, Quang Ngai)
