Flu, pneumococcal, and shingles vaccines have been noted in some studies to be associated with a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer's in older adults.
A 20-year-old from Can Tho asks if accidental contact with the urine of someone with genital warts can lead to infection and what preventive measures should be taken.
Gavi allocates up to 50 million USD to support the development of a vaccine for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus and outbreak response in affected countries.
After sexual intercourse, if I thoroughly wash my genital area with alcohol, will it prevent genital warts and other sexually transmitted infections? (Ngan Anh, 22, TP HCM)
Patches, nasal sprays, oral vaccines, needle-free injections, electroporation, and dry vaccines could make vaccination more accessible and less invasive.
A 22-year-old, Duy Khang, developed warts on his forehead, mistook them for pimples, and squeezed them, causing the lesions to spread, ulcerate, and become painful.
I just completed three doses of the hepatitis B vaccine; do I need a test to confirm my body has produced protective antibodies? (Phuoc Hai, 28, Da Nang)
A 35-year-old man from Nghe An asks about human papillomavirus (HPV) dormancy and transmission after his girlfriend tested positive for types 16 and 18 without symptoms.
I have small, painless bumps in my genital area. From my research, they resemble either genital warts or pearly penile papules. How can I tell the difference? (Male, 30 years old, Da Nang)
Pigs can act as intermediate hosts or sources of numerous diseases, including japanese encephalitis, streptococcus suis, tapeworm, hepatitis E, and salmonella infection.
Before a five-day, four-night trip to Phu Quy Island with friends, Van Anh, 26, from Ho Chi Minh City, received flu and meningococcal vaccines, ensuring peace of mind for her journey.
Commonly seeing increased infection cases during summer, diseases like rabies, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, meningococcal disease... can lead to severe complications, making proactive prevention essential.
Many people currently hold misconceptions about flu vaccines, such as believing multiple doses overload the immune system, those with underlying conditions cannot be vaccinated, or that one or two doses are sufficient.
Ngoc Tram, 55, from Dong Nai, asks: "I heard banaba leaves contain substances that reduce blood sugar and fat. I have type 2 diabetes; can I pick leaves and boil water to drink daily?"
VNVC sponsors over 10 billion VND for Con Dao, providing free flu vaccines for three years and investing in the island's first good storage and distribution practices (GSP)-standard cold storage for vaccines.
VNVC provided a 10 billion VND support package, including free influenza vaccinations, international GSP-standard cold storage sponsorship, and health consultations for military personnel and residents of Con Dao, on 16/5.
