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Common misconceptions about rabies after dog and cat bites

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Many people believe their household pets are "clean" and thus skip rabies vaccinations after being scratched or bitten, leading to a high risk of contracting the disease, which is 100% fatal once symptoms appear.

Prolonged pain from severe shingles

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Mr. Hung, 69, from Nha Be commune, TP HCM, lost 10 kg, developed grayish skin, and suffered from poor sleep and appetite after more than a year with shingles on his back.

Students proactively get meningococcal vaccinations

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According to information from the VNVC Vaccination System, many students and young people are getting vaccinated against meningococcal disease.

First Russian patient receives cancer vaccine

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A 60-year-old patient with stage three melanoma received the experimental cancer treatment vaccine, Neooncovac, on 31/3.

Neurological complications of hand, foot, and mouth disease

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Children infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease, often caused by Enterovirus 71 (EV71), are at risk of severe complications like encephalitis, myocarditis, and acute pulmonary edema.

Do minor dog bites that do not bleed require a rabies vaccine?

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Even a minor dog bite, one that does not create an open wound or draw blood, still poses a potential risk of rabies infection, making prompt vaccination crucial for prevention.

What are the symptoms of HPV infection?

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What are the signs of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection? How can one determine if they are infected? (Khanh Tuong, 25, Kien Giang)

Can you get a vaccine if a dog bite wound has healed?

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I was bitten on my right finger by a stray dog last month. The wound has healed, but neighbors still advise getting a rabies vaccine because some people die from rabies months later. Can I still get vaccinated? (Tuyet Khue, Dong Nai)

Husband diagnosed with hepatitis B: how to prevent infection?

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My husband was recently diagnosed with hepatitis B; what steps can I take to prevent infection? (Nhu Giang, 38, Dak Lak)

Is it necessary to get two types of meningococcal vaccine?

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My child received the meningococcal group B vaccine at 2 months old. Recently, when I took them for a chickenpox vaccine, the doctor checked the vaccination history and advised an additional ACYW meningococcal vaccine. Is it necessary? (Vu Quynh, 30 years old, TP HCM)

Does eating perilla leaves help eliminate HPV?

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I am infected with HPV type 6 and was advised to eat raw perilla leaves three times a day to help eliminate HPV and prevent genital warts. Is this true? (Bui Hong Nhung, 33 years old, An Giang)

Can two types of meningococcal vaccine be administered simultaneously?

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A 26-year-old mother from An Giang, Phung Thanh Ngoc, asks if her 5-month-old child can receive two types of meningococcal vaccines—one for group B and another for groups A, C, Y, and W—in a single session, and what precautions should be taken.

Genital warts worsen due to 'embarrassment' over treatment

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After having relations with a new boyfriend met online, Thu Quynh, 18, from Hanoi, contracted genital warts but dared not tell her mother.

What diseases can you get from eating fermented shrimp paste?

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My family's favorite dish is bun dau, a dish of rice vermicelli and fried tofu, served with pickled eggplant and fermented shrimp paste. Can consuming a lot of fermented shrimp paste lead to illness, and how can we prevent it? (Ngoc Hanh, 40, Gia Lai).

VNVC commemorates compatriots lost to Covid-19

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VNVC held a flower-laying ceremony at the Teardrop Monument, remembering citizens, officials, soldiers, and frontline workers who died during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hundreds seek rabies vaccinations post-Tet holiday

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A week after the Lunar New Year holiday, VNVC centers nationwide have seen hundreds of individuals seeking rabies vaccinations.