Measles rubella vaccination

The expanded programme on immunization has been carried out nationwide since 1985. It provides free vaccines against diseases including hepatitis B, tuberculosis, diphtheria, whooping-cough, tetanus, polio, Haemophilus influenza type b, measles, Japanese encephalitis, and Rubella to children under 5 years old. … [Read more...] about HCM City takes steps to increase vaccinations among children

Expanded immunisation has always received great attention from the Government. Last year, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc issued Decision 1125 to approve the National Target Programme on Health and Population for the 2016-20 period, with the national expanded immunisation continuing to be a focal point. … [Read more...] about Vietnam on track towards paperless immunisation management system

Epidemiological investigation shows that the main cause of recent diphtheria outbreaks is due to improper immunisation – either insufficient shots or immunisation not according to the schedule. Many cases have only received one or two vaccine injections while the recommended doses for children under one-year-old is three, and a repeat vaccination when the child reaches 18 months old. … [Read more...] about Keep up immunisation rate to prevent diphtheria outbreaks: expert