After her husband's near-fatal experience with severe dengue shock from a second infection, 41-year-old Minh Quyen from Phuoc Long Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, lives in fear.
British tourist Hartley Simon combined his Vietnam trip with rabies, typhoid, and cholera vaccinations to prepare for his upcoming South American adventure.
I bought some rambutan and was accidentally stung on the hand by a scorpion hiding in the fruit. The sting is bleeding, swollen, and painful. Is there a risk of infection? (Thanh Binh, 33, Hanoi)
After vaccination, the flu vaccine requires a minimum of two weeks to generate antibodies and provide protection, so people should schedule their vaccinations early.
Ngoc Hoa, an office worker in Ho Chi Minh City, purchased a genetic screening package costing around 10 million VND to undergo premarital health checks with her fiance.
My 4-year-old child is underweight and hasn't reached the standard height. Will daily bird's nest supplements boost their immunity and prevent respiratory illnesses? (An Nguyen, 30, Quang Tri)
VNVC received the "best vaccination system in Vietnam" and "prestigious and quality brand of 2025" awards for its efforts in increasing vaccination coverage within the community.
Practices like using toothpicks, not replacing toothbrushes regularly, and sharing oral hygiene tools can damage gums and increase the risk of infectious diseases.
Smoking or inhaling secondhand smoke can damage mucous membranes, creating an opportunity for meningococcal bacteria, commonly found in the throat, to attack organs and cause illness.
