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Can you go swimming with diarrhea?

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My son has scheduled swimming lessons but is currently experiencing diarrhea. He's just taken medication to control it, but I'm wondering if he should still attend or if we should postpone? (Manh Cuong, Ho Chi Minh City)

Hepatitis, blood clotting disorders due to chickenpox

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Beyond skin blisters, the chickenpox virus can lead to secondary infections, spreading to multiple organs and causing pneumonia, hepatitis, and blood clotting disorders.

Reviewing vaccination history for students nationwide

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The VNVC vaccination system is offering free lookup, review, and issuance of vaccination confirmation slips at nearly 300 centers nationwide ahead of the new school year.

Are children at risk of tetanus when wading in mud and catching fish?

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My son has a bleeding cut on his foot and is about to attend a summer camp that involves wading in mud and catching fish; is he at risk of contracting tetanus?

Girl suffers septic shock, pneumonia due to pneumococcus

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Phuong Chau, 11, from An Giang, developed pneumonia and septic shock from a pneumococcal infection after experiencing fever and cough, requiring weeks of blood filtration and ecmo intervention.

Worries about children getting sick during outdoor excursions

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Many parents fear their children will contract fevers, coughs, or infectious diseases from sleeping in tents, mountain climbing, or participating in group activities at summer camps.

Four daily habits that increase disease risk from dogs

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Pet owners often unknowingly increase their risk of contracting diseases from their dogs through common habits like infrequent bathing, manually removing ticks and fleas, and sharing a bed.

Can mangosteen replace vegetables in summer?

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I heard mangosteen is rich in vitamin C. Can it be eaten instead of vegetables to boost immunity? (Thanh Hau, 52, Nghe An)

High blood pressure at 20

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Hai Duyen, 28, discovered she had high blood pressure early, but neglected monitoring and treatment until she needed vaccinations.

Why antibiotics aren't curing my cough?

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I have a fever, cough, sore throat, and nasal congestion. I've been taking medication but it hasn't helped. Is the medicine fake? (Dinh Thanh, 50, Lam Dong)

Can kissing transmit meningococcal disease?

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My 17-year-old son has a girlfriend; is there a risk of transmitting the bacteria that causes meningococcal meningitis in the nasopharynx through kissing? (Quang Khai, 42, Tuyen Quang)

What diseases can spread when swimming together?

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I went swimming with my 5-year-old son and noticed many cases of adenovirus causing pink eye and diarrhea. What other diseases can this virus cause? (Thuy Hanh, 38, Hanoi)

5 diseases that cause memory impairment and can be prevented by vaccines

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Meningococcal disease, Hib bacteria, Japanese encephalitis... can attack the central nervous system, cause consciousness disorders, and may leave many sequelae after recovery.

UK begins trials for new Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine

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A vaccine for the Ebola Bundibugyo strain, developed by an Oxford University team in eight weeks, is set to address the current outbreak in Congo.

Meningococcal disease can become severe within hours of headache onset

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Meningococcal disease often begins with fever, severe headache, and vomiting, easily mistaken for the flu or viral fever, but it can rapidly worsen within hours.

How to prevent illness in children when visiting the countryside or attending summer camp

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During the summer break, parents often take children on trips or to the countryside. Changes in living environment can cause illness, so proactive disease prevention is essential.

Should you fast before an HPV vaccine?

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A 22-year-old from Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Phuong, fasted the evening before and the morning of her HPV vaccination, only to be advised by her doctor to have a light meal before receiving the shot. She asks why.