Infants under one year old have weak immune systems, making them prone to repeated RSV infections, which can lead to severe bronchiolitis and prolonged wheezing.
My father was recently diagnosed with liver cancer, and I have been gathering Gynura procumbens leaves to cook soup daily. Will this help support his liver and reduce the cancer? asks Nam Anh, 37, from Khanh Hoa.
As preparations for Tet travel begin, many people are proactively seeking flu vaccinations to prevent illness, concerned about unpredictable weather conditions.
Hepatitis B vaccine, tuberculosis vaccine, and RSV monoclonal antibody can be administered to newborns from mot day old, preventing and blocking the risk of severe illness upon infection.
Heavy alcohol consumption can reduce vaccine effectiveness or be confused with post-vaccination reactions; vaccination should only occur when in stable health, with alcohol avoidance recommended for 2-7 days.
I use medical masks to prevent respiratory illnesses, but I take them off and put them back on without replacing them. Is this safe? (Tu Uyen, 35, Da Nang)
My neighbor suggested smelling crushed garlic to clear phlegm, open airways, and promote sleep. My 5-year-old child has influenza A with nasal congestion; should I use this method? (Phuong Trinh, 34, Quang Tri)
After experiencing four recurrences of genital warts within one year despite various treatments, 24-year-old Manh Ninh gradually lost his self-confidence.
Pneumococcal bacteria can cause a range of illnesses, from pharyngitis, sinusitis, and middle ear infections to pneumonia and sepsis, carrying a high risk of death or severe long-term complications.
Is it possible for newborns to receive hepatitis B, tuberculosis vaccines, and RSV monoclonal antibody at the same time for early prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease? (Thuy, 28, Hanoi)
Meningococcal disease causes severe headaches, sudden fever above 38 degrees C, convulsions, and stiff neck in its early stages; these signs are often vague and easily mistaken for other conditions.
My girlfriend has been diagnosed with HPV type 16. Am I at risk of contracting the virus through sexual contact, and what steps should I take to prevent infection? (Phu An, 23, Ho Chi Minh City)