disease prevention

Unusual situations requiring rabies vaccination

Unusual situations requiring rabies vaccination

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Nguyen Van Tuan, from Tan Dinh ward, TP HCM, was perplexed when his wife insisted he get a rabies shot after he washed a bleeding hand wound with a bar of soap partially gnawed by a mouse.
Multiple HPV strains infection at once

Multiple HPV strains infection at once

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Diep Lam, 26, from Gia Lai, was shocked and worried about cancer after receiving test results confirming infection with four high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) strains: 16, 31, 39, and 58.
Trouble after a dog bite

Trouble after a dog bite

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As 25-year-old Chi Dung was leaving home for a job interview, he was suddenly bitten on the ankle by a stray dog, causing him to fall onto the street.
Why children need multiple vaccines

Why children need multiple vaccines

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Children may require up to 25 vaccine doses within their first two years of life to proactively prevent diseases, thereby reducing severe illness and mortality rates from infectious diseases.
Can eating peanuts help stabilize blood sugar?

Can eating peanuts help stabilize blood sugar?

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I heard that eating peanuts can help lower blood sugar and prevent depression. I have diabetes and shingles, so how should I incorporate them into my diet? (Quynh Huong, 63 years old, Hanoi)
Potential vaccine technologies in 2026

Potential vaccine technologies in 2026

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The year 2026 is anticipated to be a period of significant advancements in vaccine application, including oral cholera vaccines and HIV prevention shots using mRNA technology.
Surprise hepatitis B diagnosis

Surprise hepatitis B diagnosis

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Nam Long, 35, from Tan Hung ward, Ho Chi Minh City, was worried and unsure of the infection source after receiving an active hepatitis B diagnosis during a routine check-up.