Exposure to pool chemicals, contaminated water, or improper hygiene can lead to dry eyes in children, increasing the risk of conjunctivitis and keratitis.
A growing number of American families are taking drastic steps, including moving homes, changing schools, and reverting to landline phones, to shield their children from smart devices and social media.
Taking her 8-year-old daughter for vaccination at the start of summer, Ms. Khanh, 36, in Binh Dong ward, Ho Chi Minh City, was surprised when a doctor informed her that her child was missing many important vaccine doses.
In addition to high fever, severe headache, and skin hemorrhages, parents should note signs such as abdominal pain, nausea, lethargy, and unusual bleeding, to take children to the hospital promptly.
Deputy Minister Nguyen Tri Thuc proposed developing a mobile application similar to the 111 national hotline, enabling abused and exploited children to quickly send distress signals for help.
A 3-year-old child developed blisters on their hands and feet in recent days; is this a symptom of hand, foot, and mouth disease? (Ngoc Anh, 26, Ho Chi Minh City)
Pneumococcus, rsv virus, and meningococcus are three leading agents causing dangerous respiratory illnesses, fatalities, and long-term sequelae in children.
Many parents maintain physical activity, adjust nutrition, and supplement immune-supporting nutrients to help children boost their immunity and adapt better to changing environments.
My three-year-old child often plays with cats and dogs. I heard that a rabies vaccine can be given before a bite. Is it safe for their health? (Kim Anh, Vung Tau)
A 27-year-old reader from Ho Chi Minh City asks if meningococcal disease can be the cause of their current painful and frequent urination, having read that it can cause similar symptoms.
