According to Dr. Do Duc Tin - Department of Executive Health Screening, influenza is a respiratory disease caused by many types of influenza virus and is highly contagious. Every year, the flu virus changes and causes many diseases. Therefore, getting vaccinated against the flu every year is the best way to prevent seasonal flu.
Each person's antibody produced by the flu vaccine only lasts about 1 year. In Vietnam, research results on influenza show that flu outbreaks occur year round, peaking in March, April, September and October each year. Therefore, it is best to get a flu shot before the flu season.
Currently, at City International Hospital, there are 2 types of influenza vaccines used in Vietnam: Vaxigrip (France), Influvac (United States) for children and adults.
For Vaxigrip and Influvac vaccines, the specific injection schedule is as follows:
- Children from 6 months to 9 years of age who have never had a flu shot: Get 2 doses at least 1 month apart, then get 1 shot every year.
- Children over 9 years old and adults: 1 injection of 0.5ml, then booster injections every year.
Getting an annual flu vaccine for your child helps protect him/her from flu outbreaks.
Dr. Tin added that adults and children need to get the seasonal flu vaccine before the flu season of that year and should get it as soon as possible when the year's vaccine is available.
In Vietnam, according to influenza epidemiological research, influenza epidemic usually appears year-round, peaking in March, April, September and October each year. The vaccine should be given about 2 weeks to 1 month before the flu season.
For women planning to become pregnant, it is best to get the flu vaccine before getting pregnant. If you are in the seasonal flu but didn't get the shot before you became pregnant, you can still get the inactivated flu vaccine in the third trimester. Pregnant women are at high risk of complications from influenza and the influenza vaccine is inactivated so it can be given during pregnancy.
For children who are susceptible to influenza viruses, the flu vaccine should be given to children aged 6 months.
Currently, the disease situation of the corona virus disease (Covid-19) is still complicated, so doctors recommend that in addition to washing hands, wearing masks, paying attention to nutrition, training, it is necessary to get vaccinated against influenza vaccine. Disease prevention to increase resistance against diseases.
VACCINE SUPPLY UPDATE
City International Hospital establishes an After-hours Pediatric Clinic that provides quick and convenient service for parents to be assured of the work because after work hours can take their children to medical examination and concerned illnesses.
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Pediatric After Hours Care at City International Hospital
Consultation prices:200,000 - 300,000 VND/ visit Pediatric clinic after-hours:
Helpline:0987.853.793 |
Notice: No confirmed case of novel coronavirus in City International Hospital to date. Routine medical examination and treatment activities at City International Hospital are still normal. For your health care and concern, please come our hospital for check-up since your safety is our first priority.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
City International Hospital
- Phone: (8428) 6280 3333, ext. 0
- Address: No. 3, 17A Street, Binh Tri Dong B Ward, Binh Tan Dist. (Next to AEON Mall Binh Tan). Ho Chi Minh City.
- Website: https://cih.com.vn/en/
- Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pharmacity Clinic (Managed by City International Hospital)
- Clinic location: 44 Quoc Huong, Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Helpline: (028) 700 3350 - 093 357 6086
- Clinic hours: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Consultation fee: 70,000 dong per visit.
General disclaimer
Always consult your doctor regarding any concern about your health. Your doctor will be in the best position to give the appropriate medical advice. For suspected undesirable drug reaction and seek medical attention immediately.
