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Elderly individuals with RSV are prone to respiratory failure

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Elderly individuals, with weakened immune systems and multiple underlying conditions, when infected with RSV virus, develop fever, cough, shortness of breath, and quickly progress to respiratory failure.

Relationship troubles after genital warts diagnosis

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Thanh Thu, 25, faced a breakup after disclosing her diagnosis of genital warts, the source of which remains unknown.

Protecting infants from whooping cough

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My daughter is one month old. How can I protect her from whooping cough since she's too young for the vaccine? (Yen Nhi, 24, Dong Nai)

Risk of tetanus infection after unsafe hemorrhoid removal

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Tetanus infection can occur after hemorrhoid surgery if performed in unauthorized facilities or self-treated, without adhering to proper medical procedures.

What to do when your child has the flu

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My 5-year-old child has the flu. Can I treat them at home, and what precautions should I take? (Thanh Hoa, 35, Hanoi)

5 ways to protect children's eye health

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A nutritious diet, avoiding touching the eyes, nose, and mouth, and resting eyes every 20-30 minutes during study sessions are key to maintaining good vision in children.

What's in a vaccine?

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Vaccines contain antigens to boost immunity, along with adjuvants and preservatives. These components have been proven safe for humans.

What illnesses cause jaundice?

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For over a month, my skin has been yellowing, bruising easily, and bleeding. What are the signs of this illness? (Tan Tai, 35, Dien Bien)

The struggles of genital warts

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Mai, 19, a student in Hanoi, contracted HPV, which developed into genital warts.

Negative thinking and increased risk of shingles

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I'm 50 years old and have had shingles. My doctor advised me to maintain a positive mindset to prevent recurrence. Why is that? (Dieu Linh, Da Nang)

One-night stand leads to hepatitis B diagnosis

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Thanh, 37, from Ho Chi Minh City, contracted hepatitis B after a one-night stand during a business trip and hid his diagnosis from his wife.

New 4-in-1 vaccine protects against chickenpox, measles, mumps, and rubella

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The MMRV vaccine, protecting against measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox, is now available in Vietnam for individuals aged 12 months and older.

Dogs and cats are the primary source of rabies in Vietnam

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The Ministry of Health reports that 98% of rabies cases originate from dogs and cats, with 58 rabies deaths recorded in Vietnam during the first 9 months of 2025.

Do balut eggs improve sexual health and prevent genital warts?

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I heard that balut eggs help boost virility and prevent HPV infection, which causes genital warts. Is this true? (Anh Quan, 28, Ha Tinh)

Dengue fever's critical phase: Days 4 and beyond

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While fever may subside on the 4th day of dengue fever, this marks a critical phase where the virus continues to attack the body, leading to decreased platelets, plasma leakage, and blood thickening.

Can pumpkin juice cure throat cancer?

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I heard that drinking pumpkin juice helps kill cancer cells, including throat cancer. Is this true? (Khuong Ha, 29, Ninh Binh)

Students save to afford HPV vaccinations

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Minh Ngoc, 20, has been saving money for an HPV vaccination since high school to protect herself against genital warts and cervical cancer.

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