The rise in infectious diseases among children in the first three months of the year was a significant concern for health officials. Whooping cough and measles were among the preventable diseases that saw an increase, with Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi being particularly affected. Most of the infected children were under two months old and had not been vaccinated, according to Deputy Director Le Hong Nga of the HCDC.
The disruption in vaccine supply and the impact of Covid-19 were believed to be contributing factors to the increase in cases. However, vaccination was highlighted as the best way to protect children from whooping cough. The HCDC urged parents to ensure their children were vaccinated on schedule and with the full dose.
To address this issue, Ho Chi Minh City received 13,000 doses of the 5-in-1 vaccine and began offering free vaccinations to children in need. Whooping cough is a highly contagious disease that primarily affects children and is spread through respiratory secretions. Symptoms include coughing fits followed by a distinctive crowing sound, often leading to complications such as pneumonia and bronchopneumonia, especially in young children.
In conclusion, vaccination is crucial in preventing whooping cough and other infectious diseases among children. Health officials emphasized the importance of maintaining vaccination schedules and ensuring all children receive necessary doses to protect their health and well-being.
The recent cases serve as a reminder that prevention is key when it comes to infectious diseases among young ones. Parents should take responsibility for ensuring their kids are up-to-date on their vaccinations as this will help keep them healthy throughout their lives.
Furthermore, it’s essential for governments to invest more resources into improving vaccine supply chains so that they can provide adequate protection for everyone in need.
Lastly, we must also be vigilant about identifying potential outbreaks early on so that we can take swift action before they become widespread, ultimately saving countless lives.
Overall, preventing infectious diseases requires collective effort from everyone involved – parents, government officials, healthcare providers – but with proper measures in place like regular vaccinations and early detection systems, we can keep our communities safe from preventable illnesses.
