Vaccination is an important step in preventing disease.

NDO - Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital in collaboration with Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health held a discussion on "Vaccination for adults in the era of population aging".

Here, experts discussed enhancing the effectiveness of non-communicable disease management and the role of vaccination, and discussed the model of integrated vaccination management in the management of common chronic diseases.

According to studies, cardiovascular diseases, malignant tumors, chronic respiratory diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and neurological and mental disorders are the major causes of the disease burden in older adults globally.

In Vietnam, the average elderly person in Vietnam has 3 to 4 underlying diseases, which greatly affect their quality of life and are at risk of losing healthy years of life. Preventable diseases that affect the elderly include influenza, pneumococcal infection, shingles and Covid-19, causing a significant loss in disability-adjusted life years.

Discussing the issue of vaccination for adults, Associate Professor, Dr. Duong Thi Hong, Head of the National Expanded Immunization Program, said that disease prevention with vaccines is considered a very important step to proactively prevent diseases and negative effects on controlling existing underlying diseases in adults.

Vaccination is not only an act of personal protection but also a long-term strategy to reduce pressure on the health system, while improving the overall quality of life for people. Therefore, doctors need to be more proactive in advising vaccination for patients with underlying diseases right from the time they come for examination and treatment.

"Vietnam has also achieved success with its vaccination plan for children, and now it is time for us to move towards promoting vaccination plans for adults, especially those with underlying medical conditions," said Associate Professor, Dr. Duong Thi Hong.

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Hoang Dinh, Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, discussed at the discussion.

Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Le An, Chairman of the Vietnam Family Physicians Association, said that managing and treating diseases in the elderly group is more difficult when infectious diseases appear.

Meanwhile, vaccines are an important solution to reduce the risk of complications and death, helping to protect the sustainable health of both patients and the community.

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Hoang Dinh, Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, shared that the integrated management model of diagnosis and preventive treatment with vaccines is a global trend. To manage patients comprehensively, we need to integrate vaccination programs into the routine medical examination and treatment process.

In older adults, diseases such as influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia increase the risk of death, especially when accompanied by chronic diseases. Therefore, integrating vaccination into health care is necessary to reduce the risk of complications and improve quality of life.

According to Dr. Nguyen Huy Luan, Head of the Vaccination Unit, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, consultation and vaccination are integrated into the medical examination and treatment process, helping to minimize the risk of serious infectious diseases and effectively support the management of underlying diseases. The vaccination program for adults admitted to the hospital is a very progressive step, bringing great benefits to both patients and the treatment team, reducing the burden of disease and the overload of the health system.

Source: https://nhandan.vn/phong-benh-bang-vaccine-la-buoc-chuan-bi-quan-trong-de-ngan-chan-benh-tat-post880807.html