Protecting children's health

It is currently the time of changing seasons, the weather is changing erratically, there is a risk of many types of viruses spreading diseases to children. Therefore, improving health and strengthening resistance for children is of special concern and focus to sectors, localities and families in the province to prevent and protect children from the risk of dangerous epidemics.

In recent weeks, Quang Ninh Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital has had an average of 500 pediatric patients come to the hospital every day (an increase of about 20%). Common diseases are mainly respiratory and digestive diseases, rotavirus, RSV, rhinitis, pharyngitis, otitis media, even bronchitis, pneumonia, enteritis, with the main symptoms being runny nose, cough, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. In particular, some cases of children with severe progression and respiratory failure require mechanical ventilation at the Intensive Care Unit.

The patient was treated at Quang Ninh Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital.

According to Dr. Pham Ngoc Muoi, Head of the Department of Tropical Diseases (Quang Ninh Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital), children are susceptible to diseases mainly related to sudden changes in the weather, when the northeast monsoon causes the temperature to drop low, the temperature difference between day and night is large, while the child's immune system is not yet complete and has not had time to adapt. In addition, doctors still record a number of cases where parents arbitrarily buy medicine to treat their children without consulting doctors, not for the right disease, not in the right dosage, causing children to not be treated promptly, even complications become more severe, requiring long-term treatment.

Doctors recommend that, in order to accurately diagnose a child's illness, parents should take their children to medical facilities when there are unusual signs, and perform tests when necessary; at the same time, ensure that children are fully vaccinated according to the recommendations of the health sector to help children have a strong immune system, effectively preventing infectious diseases during the changing seasons.

In recent times, Quang Ninh CDC has focused many resources on implementing the expanded immunization program in the province. In October 2025, Quang Ninh CDC deployed the 4th vaccination monitoring session of the year in the whole province. The activity aims to support units to effectively implement the expanded immunization program and the tetanus-diphtheria adsorbed vaccine (Td) campaign safely and on schedule. The monitoring content focuses on checking the preparation and organization of vaccination, reviewing and managing subjects, updating data on software, receiving and preserving vaccines, as well as safe vaccination procedures at vaccination sites. The monitoring teams also evaluate communication work before, during and after vaccination, ensuring that people and parents are provided with full information and feel secure when taking their children for vaccination.

Tien Yen Medical Center doctors examine children's health.

Along with the provincial level, the grassroots health system in Quang Ninh has played a good role in caring for and protecting children's health. The grassroots health units have maintained regular health check-ups, growth monitoring, proper nutrition guidance and seasonal disease prevention for children.

At Tien Yen Medical Center, with the application of modern equipment such as SpO₂ meter, digital X-ray system, nebulizer and specialized testing, the center helps to improve the accuracy in diagnosis and shorten the treatment time for children. In parallel, the team of doctors always advises and guides parents on how to care for, clean the nose and throat and increase the resistance of children, contributing to preventing disease recurrence.

Dr. Be Thi Khang, Head of Pediatrics Department (Tien Yen Medical Center), said: The changing seasons cause an increase in respiratory diseases in young children. We always focus on early detection, timely treatment and close monitoring of each case. Thanks to the close coordination between the medical team and the family, most children are treated stably, recover quickly, and minimize complications.

Along with the efforts of the health sector, the attention of authorities at all levels and the proactive awareness of each family are important factors in protecting children's health. When disease prevention is carried out synchronously and effectively, it will create a solid foundation for protecting, caring for and improving children's health in the province.

Van Anh

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