I arrived in Ho Chi Minh City for university and caught the flu a week later, experiencing symptoms like fever, cough, and body aches. Why did this happen? (Quynh Lam, 18, Hai Phong)
Early stages of encephalitis and meningitis, with symptoms like fever, cough, and runny nose, are often confused with the common cold or flu, leading to late detection and delayed treatment.
My husband is often exposed to rain, sun, and dust at work. Will gargling with green tea daily prevent him from catching the flu? (Anh Vien, 36, Hanoi)
Early signs of a heart attack, such as fatigue and shortness of breath, are easily confused with the flu or pneumococcal pneumonia, requiring careful differentiation and early prevention.
17-year-old Binh, experiencing coughing, a runny nose, a sore throat, and a fever of 39 degrees Celsius, was diagnosed with influenza B virus. Doctors determined the virus had traveled from his respiratory system through his bloodstream, directly attacking his heart muscle cells and causing acute myocarditis.
After days of coughing, fever, and headaches, Ha Quynh from Ho Chi Minh City turned to TikTok for home flu remedies, only to land in the hospital with pneumonia.
Young children have weak immune systems, are susceptible to the flu, and have a high risk of complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis, so proactive prevention with a vaccine is crucial.
