During the first three months of the year, the Ministry of Health recorded a significant increase in cases of chickenpox, whooping cough, measles, and other infectious diseases nationwide. In response to this, localities were advised to intensify monitoring of outbreaks, review vaccination protocols, and encourage vaccination for those who have not been vaccinated or lack immunity, particularly women of childbearing age.
Dr. Bach Thi Chinh, Medical Director of the VNVC Vaccination System, analyzed how these diseases spread rapidly during seasonal weather changes and discussed proactive prevention methods for each of them. Measles is caused by the Polinosa Morbillarum virus and is highly contagious due to its ease of transmission through coughing, sneezing, and close contact. The virus can survive for up to two hours in the air and on surfaces. Despite this, vaccination has significantly reduced the number of cases and deaths from measles worldwide.
Rubella, also known as German measles, is another infectious disease that can cause complications in pregnant women and their unborn babies. Vaccines have significantly decreased the number of cases of Rubella globally.
Chickenpox is caused by the Varicella Zoster virus and is highly contagious due to its ease of transmission through direct contact with an infected person or contaminated surfaces. The chickenpox vaccine has proven to be highly effective in preventing the disease.
Whooping cough or pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can cause severe complications in children. Vaccination is crucial in preventing outbreaks and reducing the severity of this disease.
Influenza or flu is a common viral infection that can spread rapidly during changing weather conditions leading to severe complications especially in vulnerable populations like children
