Bitten by dogs while selling lottery tickets and ice cream, Ms. Phung and Mr. Thanh had to arrange money for rabies shots themselves, despite their low daily income.
"I contracted dengue fever on the third day, my fever is gone but I'm still tired and vomiting when I eat. Am I recovered, and do I still need monitoring?" asks Thanh Ngoc, 23, from An Giang.
I often try on clothes, including underwear and swimwear, at stores before deciding to buy them. I wonder if this habit puts me at risk of contracting diseases? (Lan Huong, 20, Can Tho)
I heard that japanese encephalitis is primarily transmitted from pigs to humans via mosquitoes. My village does not raise pigs, so we will not get it, right? (Thai Doan, 33, Thanh Hoa)
Southern provinces recorded nearly 20 rabies deaths in the first six months of the year, mostly due to bites from free-roaming dogs and cats, and victims' complacency in not getting vaccinated.
Lawrence Kurniawan Wong, 36, a Singaporean, opted for multiple vaccinations in Vietnam for disease prevention during his studies and travels, citing lower costs.
Concerned about the human papillomavirus (HPV) silently infecting and causing diseases like genital warts and cancer, many young individuals are seeking early prevention through new generation vaccines.
My child is on the second day of hand, foot, and mouth disease. If I bathe them with green tea leaf water, will it help them recover faster? (Huong Giang, 24, Thai Nguyen)
Shingles can lead to prolonged pain, impacting vision, hearing, and overall quality of life. Vaccination helps reduce the risk of developing the disease and its complications, especially in older adults and those with weakened immune systems.
My 70-year-old mother has high blood pressure and wants to get a flu vaccine. What should she be aware of? How should high blood pressure be managed at the time of vaccination? (Nhu Nguyet, Lam Dong)
Despite rising living costs, some parents are proactively setting aside funds to vaccinate their children against HPV within the recommended age range.
I've heard that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) severely affects young children. Children can now receive RSV monoclonal antibodies; what is their effectiveness in preventing the disease? (Hong Diep, 31, Ho Chi Minh City)
The Ministry of Health and Samsung Vietnam are collaborating on a series of activities to encourage healthy lifestyles and leverage digital technology in proactive healthcare.
