THIS YEAR Your FLU vaccination is CRUCIAL
While the flu vaccine is an important protective measure in any year, it’s especially critical this year in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The flu can last up to a fortnight and leave you vulnerable to secondary bacterial infections as well as compromise your immunity and general state of health—which also leaves you more […]
Stop Cancer Before It Starts
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in Vietnam. As our risk of developing cancer increases with age, and you may have heard that our population is living longer, trends in cancer will continue to increase. There are numerous types of cancers affecting both young and old that are too many to mention. […]
Dengue Fever
What is Dengue Fever? Dengue fever is an acute mosquito-borne viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected female mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus) that feed both indoors and outdoors during the daytime (from dawn to dusk). These mosquitoes thrive in areas with standing water, including puddles, water tanks, containers and old tires. Once […]
Signs of Stroke and How to Prevent It
How to spot a stroke? Time is of crucial essence in stroke treatment. Treatment for ischemic stroke is most beneficial when given during the first few hours of stroke symptoms. To recognise a stroke, think FAST. Face Try smiling and check whether one side of the face is drooping. Arms Raise both arms and check […]