Dengue fever occurs in 38 provinces and cities

According to the Ministry of Health, in the first two months of 2015, the country recorded 5,263 cases of dengue in 38 provinces and cities, 3 people died.

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In the report of the Ministry of Medicine, among more than 5,000 people with dengue fever, there were 3 deaths in Dong Thap, Dong Nai and Long An. Compared to the same period in 2014, the number of cases increased by 27%, death increased by 2 cases.

Meanwhile, from the beginning of the year, the country also recorded 5,333 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease and 2 deaths in Dong Thap province (1 person) and Hau Giang (1 person).

In particular, health experts warn of chickenpox and some infectious diseases in the season, children under 10 years old are very vulnerable.

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Talking with PV in March 3, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Tien Dung said, in recent days, the Department of Pediatrics has discovered a number of children come to see chicken pox.

However, Dung also warned of chickenpox and some infectious diseases in season. Respiratory infections, healthy people are susceptible to infection if inhaled from saliva spilled from patients with chickenpox, sneezing and runny nose, especially children.

Mr. Dung said, chickenpox is a benign disease but it can also cause dangerous complications such as meningitis, hemorrhage, septicemia, stubble infection, cellulitis, hepatitis . Some The case can be fatal if the patient is not treated promptly. A mother with chickenpox during pregnancy may give birth to a child with birth defects later.

Meanwhile, at the National Hospital of Pediatrics, Mr. Tran Minh Dien, Deputy Director of the Hospital, said that during this time, a number of cases of chickenpox and some other infectious diseases such as measles were reported. , Hand, foot and mouth.

To prevent infectious diseases, the Department of Preventive Medicine, the Ministry of Health recommends, the most effective way to prevent infectious disease is to vaccinate.

In addition, people should take personal hygiene such as: Wash their hands often with soap under running water several times a day. In particular, wash your hands before preparing food, before eating / feeding your child, before holding your baby, after going to the toilet, after changing diapers and cleaning children.

In addition, parents need to make sure that their food is nutritious; eat cooked, drink well; Dining utensils must be cleaned before use; not feeding food to children; Do not let children eat, suck and suck on toys.

Parents should note, do not allow children to share napkins, handkerchiefs, eating utensils, such as unpasteurized cups, bowls, plates, spoons and toys.

The Ministry of Health also recommends that kindergartens, kindergartens and households with children under 6 years of age should actively monitor their health in order to promptly detect and immediately bring them to medical establishments for timely treatment. .