Instead of giving cash or souvenirs, 52-year-old Minh Nguyet, a Vietnamese expat from Australia, spent nearly 100 million VND on shingles and flu vaccinations for her family.
Taking advantage of the National Day holiday, Bich Diep, 31, from Nha Be District, Ho Chi Minh City, and her husband took their two children to get vaccinated against dengue fever.
Parents across Vietnam are investing in various activities, from gym memberships to swimming lessons and vaccinations, to ensure their children are healthy and prepared for the upcoming school year.
Fluctuating weather, pollution, and crowded environments make children susceptible to fever, coughs, sore throats, and runny noses upon returning to school.