Some people claim that getting vaccinated actually introduces viruses and bacteria into the body, making individuals more susceptible to illness afterward. Is this true? (Phuong Tra, 58, Hanoi)
After recovering from dengue fever, Minh Tam and his wife cleaned stagnant water sources to prevent mosquito bites and researched vaccines to proactively protect themselves.
VNVC offers 10,000 flu vaccine doses to war invalids, people with meritorious service, heroic Vietnamese mothers, mothers of fallen soldiers, and veterans from 27/7 to 20/8.
Meningococcal disease, Hib bacteria, Japanese encephalitis... can attack the central nervous system, cause consciousness disorders, and may leave many sequelae after recovery.
When children begin to ask about their bodies, gender, and relationships, many parents realize puberty presents a new learning experience for the entire family.
Meningococcal disease often begins with fever, severe headache, and vomiting, easily mistaken for the flu or viral fever, but it can rapidly worsen within hours.
A 22-year-old from Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Phuong, fasted the evening before and the morning of her HPV vaccination, only to be advised by her doctor to have a light meal before receiving the shot. She asks why.
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.