Proactively prevent winter diseases

Faced with the increasing number of cases of seasonal flu and respiratory diseases hospitalized, especially in young children, the health sector of Da Nang city has proactively implemented prevention and propaganda measures, recommending that people get vaccinated.

Doctor of Tropical Medicine Department ( Da Nang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital) examines a child patient. Photo: LE HUNG

Number of hospitalized children increased

According to the city's Center for Disease Control (CDC), as of September 30, seasonal flu in Da Nang decreased by 24.9% compared to the same period in 2024. However, from the beginning of October 2025 until now, a number of medical facilities in the city have recorded an increase in the number of children hospitalized with viral flu and respiratory diseases. The cause may be due to erratic weather, creating favorable conditions for seasonal flu viruses to develop and spread.

In recent days, the number of children hospitalized for respiratory diseases at the Da Nang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital has increased. Among them, many severe cases require oxygen and intravenous fluids.

The leaders of the Da Nang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital said that most of the children being treated at the Department of Tropical Medicine suffered from respiratory diseases such as pneumonia, bronchitis, sore throat, flu, etc. In many cases, parents arbitrarily treated and gave them medicine at home, causing the disease to progress rapidly and cause dangerous complications when they were brought to the emergency room.

According to Dr. Tran Van Linh, Department of Tropical Medicine (Da Nang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital), the number of pediatric patients treated at the Department of Tropical Medicine is on the rise, including many cases of high fever, convulsions, difficulty breathing, anorexia, vomiting... requiring long-term treatment with antibiotics, oxygen or aerosol support.

Dr. Nguyen Dai Vinh, Director of CDC Da Nang, said that in the face of the increase in respiratory diseases, the unit has implemented synchronous solutions to proactively control them. Strengthening surveillance in communities, schools and medical facilities to detect cases early, handle them promptly, and prevent the spread.

“CDC has issued professional guidance and closely supported the lower levels in disease prevention and control. At the same time, it has inspected and reminded compliance with epidemic prevention and control hygiene measures and infection control in hospitals and schools. The goal is to control the situation well, protect public health and maintain safety in daily life, study and treatment,” Dr. Vinh informed.

Proactive disease prevention

Identifying communication work as one of the key solutions, the City CDC has promoted propaganda on many channels, with easy-to-understand content, closely following the recommendations of the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) on preventing flu and respiratory diseases.

People proactively bring their children to CDC Da Nang to get flu vaccine. Photo: LE HUNG

At the same time, closely coordinate with schools, health stations, and hospitals in instructing people to maintain personal hygiene, wear masks when necessary, cover their mouths when coughing, wash their hands regularly, and proactively monitor their health. In particular, strengthen communication, advice, and answers to help people feel secure and proactively get vaccinated against the flu.

Seasonal influenza circulates every year with many different strains of the virus, so vaccination is the most effective measure to prevent the disease and reduce the risk of complications. The city CDC recommends that groups of people should proactively get vaccinated, including: children, pregnant women, the elderly, people with chronic diseases (cardiovascular, respiratory, diabetes), medical staff and people who are often exposed to crowded places. These are groups at high risk of getting the flu or at high risk of severe progression if they get the flu.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa (residing in Hai Chau ward) said: "Because I have a history of asthma, when I heard that the seasonal flu epidemic was increasing, I proactively got vaccinated early."

Currently, CDC Da Nang provides many types of seasonal flu vaccines, mainly 3- and 4-component inactivated flu vaccines, suitable for each age group and people's needs.

Dr. Nguyen Dai Vinh recommends that preventing seasonal flu and respiratory diseases not only protects individual health but also contributes to reducing the risk of spreading in the community. People need to fully implement disease prevention measures, first of all, getting a flu vaccine. Along with that, each person needs to maintain the habit of washing hands regularly with soap or antiseptic solution, covering the mouth when coughing or sneezing, wearing a mask when going to crowded places, keeping the body warm and increasing nutrition to improve physical condition.

“When experiencing symptoms of fever, cough, and muscle aches, people should limit contact, proactively go to medical facilities for timely consultation and treatment, and avoid self-medication. Full awareness and cooperation from the community are key factors in controlling seasonal flu, reducing cases, limiting complications, and protecting the general health of society,” said Dr. Vinh.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/chu-dong-phong-benh-mua-dong-3308377.html