I've heard that up to 20% of the population carries meningococcal bacteria in their nasopharynx. why do some people develop the disease while others do not? (Teo Em, 32 years old, Ca Mau)
Many people believe their household pets are "clean" and thus skip rabies vaccinations after being scratched or bitten, leading to a high risk of contracting the disease, which is 100% fatal once symptoms appear.
Persistent fever, joint pain, cough, chest pain, or transient rashes can be discreet symptoms of meningococcal disease, easily mistaken and overlooked.
Waiting for a flu outbreak to get vaccinated means the vaccine may not have enough time to build protective antibodies, leaving individuals susceptible to illness and severe complications.
Concerned by a meningococcal case in Phu Quoc, I vaccinated my child against group B, but was advised to also vaccinate against groups A, C, Y, W. Is this additional vaccination necessary? (Thuy Van, 43, An Giang)
Who is susceptible to meningococcal disease, who belongs to the risk group, and whether close contacts of patients need immediate vaccination are common questions about this illness.
If infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV), do men or women have more difficulty clearing it, and what steps can be taken for faster clearance? (Hoang Loc, 25, Can Tho)
Yen Minh, 22, from TP HCM, recently discovered a large genital wart and heard about using a hairdryer on a hot, strong setting as a treatment. Is this method effective?
I have flu A, and with the cold weather, I'm wondering if placing a pot of herbal steaming water on a honeycomb charcoal stove to both cook and steam will help me recover faster? (Thanh Loan, 55, Ninh Binh)
Thao Linh, 26, from Tay Ninh, and Le Nguyen Phuong Vy, 23, from TP HCM, encountered significant health challenges, including dog bites requiring vaccinations and medical treatment, while rescuing and caring for stray animals.
