I bought some rambutan and was accidentally stung on the hand by a scorpion hiding in the fruit. The sting is bleeding, swollen, and painful. Is there a risk of infection? (Thanh Binh, 33, Hanoi)
I recovered from dengue fever a month ago, but I frequently experience insomnia, joint pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, and weakness. Why is this happening? (Dieu Ai, 28, Da Nang)
Dengue fever patients can experience liver damage ranging from inflammation and elevated liver enzymes to blood clotting disorders and acute liver failure, a life-threatening condition.
After vaccination, the flu vaccine requires a minimum of two weeks to generate antibodies and provide protection, so people should schedule their vaccinations early.
Every time I'm bitten by an ant or mosquito, my skin becomes red and swollen. Can I still get vaccinated for measles, chickenpox, and dengue fever? (Le Lien, 32, Dong Nai)
Dengue fever patients typically experience a continuous high fever for the first two to three days. When the fever subsides, it can be a period of hemoconcentration and shock if not taken seriously.
I heard that drinking a lot of carrot juice is toxic to the liver, causes jaundice, and thereby increases the risk of contracting hepatitis B. Is this true? (Luong Dung, 27 years old, Lang Son)
VNVC vaccination system reports a surge in children and adults receiving the dengue fever vaccine as the disease enters its peak season, driven by concerns about complications and high treatment costs.
