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.
My daughter loves eating mixed rice paper from street vendors, but I am concerned about the preparation and storage, is there a risk of illness? (Quang Vinh, 35, Quang Ninh)
To acquire new generation vaccines, VNVC is investing 100 million USD in phase one, focusing on final production stages such as formulation, vial filling, and vaccine quality control.
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.
Following repeated, prolonged flu infections, individuals with high blood pressure and diabetes are turning to flu vaccinations to mitigate the risk of reinfection and severe respiratory or cardiovascular complications.
"I contracted dengue fever on the third day, my fever is gone but I'm still tired and vomiting when I eat. Am I recovered, and do I still need monitoring?" asks Thanh Ngoc, 23, from An Giang.
I often try on clothes, including underwear and swimwear, at stores before deciding to buy them. I wonder if this habit puts me at risk of contracting diseases? (Lan Huong, 20, Can Tho)
I heard that japanese encephalitis is primarily transmitted from pigs to humans via mosquitoes. My village does not raise pigs, so we will not get it, right? (Thai Doan, 33, Thanh Hoa)
Southern provinces recorded nearly 20 rabies deaths in the first six months of the year, mostly due to bites from free-roaming dogs and cats, and victims' complacency in not getting vaccinated.
Individuals who have recently received a tetanus vaccine can engage in light exercise if they feel well, but should avoid strenuous workouts or high-intensity weightlifting if pain or swelling persists at the injection site.
Lawrence Kurniawan Wong, 36, a Singaporean, opted for multiple vaccinations in Vietnam for disease prevention during his studies and travels, citing lower costs.
Concerned about the human papillomavirus (HPV) silently infecting and causing diseases like genital warts and cancer, many young individuals are seeking early prevention through new generation vaccines.
My child is on the second day of hand, foot, and mouth disease. If I bathe them with green tea leaf water, will it help them recover faster? (Huong Giang, 24, Thai Nguyen)
Shingles can lead to prolonged pain, impacting vision, hearing, and overall quality of life. Vaccination helps reduce the risk of developing the disease and its complications, especially in older adults and those with weakened immune systems.
