MenQuadfi, a vaccine that protects against four strains of meningococcal disease, is now available at over 150 Long Chau vaccination centers nationwide to meet the increasing demand for disease prevention.
Early signs of a heart attack, such as fatigue and shortness of breath, are easily confused with the flu or pneumococcal pneumonia, requiring careful differentiation and early prevention.
Meningococcal disease progresses rapidly and can be fatal within 24 hours. It starts with nonspecific symptoms, followed by nausea, difficulty breathing, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, and a rash.
A new generation MenACYW meningococcal vaccine, manufactured by Sanofi (France), previously for children 12 months and older, is now available for adults aged 56 and above.
Smoking or inhaling secondhand smoke can damage mucous membranes, creating an opportunity for meningococcal bacteria, commonly found in the throat, to attack organs and cause illness.
