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Elderly individuals with RSV are prone to respiratory failure

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Elderly individuals, with weakened immune systems and multiple underlying conditions, when infected with RSV virus, develop fever, cough, shortness of breath, and quickly progress to respiratory failure.

Relationship troubles after genital warts diagnosis

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Thanh Thu, 25, faced a breakup after disclosing her diagnosis of genital warts, the source of which remains unknown.

60 patients to trial Russian cancer vaccine

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A Russian cancer vaccine will begin trials in about a month to six weeks, with 60 melanoma patients.

Protecting infants from whooping cough

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My daughter is one month old. How can I protect her from whooping cough since she's too young for the vaccine? (Yen Nhi, 24, Dong Nai)

Risk of tetanus infection after unsafe hemorrhoid removal

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Tetanus infection can occur after hemorrhoid surgery if performed in unauthorized facilities or self-treated, without adhering to proper medical procedures.

What to do when your child has the flu

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My 5-year-old child has the flu. Can I treat them at home, and what precautions should I take? (Thanh Hoa, 35, Hanoi)

Does drinking freshly boiled water cure a cough?

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I've had a cough with phlegm for over a week. My neighbor suggested drinking freshly boiled water after it cools for 10 minutes, claiming it eliminates germs and cures coughs. Is this true? (Thuy Linh, 45, Ha Noi)

What illnesses cause jaundice?

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For over a month, my skin has been yellowing, bruising easily, and bleeding. What are the signs of this illness? (Tan Tai, 35, Dien Bien)

Who was Dr. Calmette?

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Intersecting with Vo Van Kiet and Nguyen Cong Tru streets in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Calmette Street is named after the French doctor and scientist who laid the foundation for the present-day Pasteur Institute.

The struggles of genital warts

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Mai, 19, a student in Hanoi, contracted HPV, which developed into genital warts.

Negative thinking and increased risk of shingles

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I'm 50 years old and have had shingles. My doctor advised me to maintain a positive mindset to prevent recurrence. Why is that? (Dieu Linh, Da Nang)

One-night stand leads to hepatitis B diagnosis

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Thanh, 37, from Ho Chi Minh City, contracted hepatitis B after a one-night stand during a business trip and hid his diagnosis from his wife.

mRNA technology fuels cancer vaccine development

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mRNA technology helps pinpoint vaccination timing, blocks tumor growth, and improves success rates in cancer vaccine research.

Can sharing straws spread HPV?

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I often go to parties and share straws with my friends. I'm not sure if it's easy to contract HPV. (Thao Anh, 25, Lam Dong)

Can pouzolzia zeylanica cure pneumonia?

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I have a persistent cough and chest pain. I was advised to drink pouzolzia zeylanica to treat and prevent pneumonia. Is it effective? (Nguyen Tuan, 50, Hanoi)

Improper ear cleaning: potential health risks

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My son has a habit of using plastic sticks and sharp objects to clean his ears. Can this cause any health problems? (Minh Phuc, 35, TP HCM)

Dogs and cats are the primary source of rabies in Vietnam

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The Ministry of Health reports that 98% of rabies cases originate from dogs and cats, with 58 rabies deaths recorded in Vietnam during the first 9 months of 2025.