VACCINES – A REVOLUTION IN MEDICINE

“Immunization is a success story for public health. The lives of millions of children have been saved, and millions of people have had the opportunity to live healthier lives, to study, to play, to read and write better, and to move freely without suffering from physical disabilities.”

President Nelson Mandela - Nobel Peace Prize 1993

Indeed, vaccination helps prevent the spread of infectious diseases, and many people, including both children and adults, have been able to build a protective barrier, safeguarding their lives from the risk of death or illness. There are currently nearly 30 infectious diseases that can be prevented through vaccines. About 85%–95% of vaccinated individuals will develop specific immunity that protects the body from disease. Vaccinated individuals do not contract the disease and, as a result, will not die or suffer sequelae caused by the disease. Thanks to vaccines, around 2.5 million children worldwide are saved from death due to infectious diseases every year. Vaccines and immunization play an important role in achieving the United Nations Millennium Development Goal of reducing under-5 child mortality worldwide.

Vaccine Department, Hai Phong International General Hospital

Located on the 2nd floor of Hai Phong International General Hospital

Types of Vaccines

The Hospital provides vaccinations for most vaccine types, among which the most commonly administered include: Hepatitis B for adults, Hepatitis B for children, and combined Hepatitis A and B; Measles-Mumps-Rubella, Chickenpox, Influenza, Pneumococcal, HPV, Tetanus, Rabies, Diphtheria-Pertussis-Tetanus, and others.

Who Should Be Vaccinated

  1. All children eligible under the Expanded Program on Immunization;
  2. Individuals with chronic illnesses;
  3. Elderly individuals over 65 years old;
  4. Individuals with conditions causing immune suppression, such as autoimmune diseases or cancer;
  5. People living in high-risk environments, or in environments with a high risk of infectious diseases such as influenza, measles, mumps, etc.;
  6. Women preparing to become pregnant;
  7. Individuals who suffer from recurrent bacterial or viral infections, etc.

Vaccination Procedure

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Register for vaccination at the Vaccine Department – Hai Phong International General Hospital

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Receive and fill out the pre-vaccination information assessment form;

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Pre-vaccination examination by a doctor

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Individuals with no contraindications will receive the vaccination;

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After vaccination: remain on-site for 30 minutes for monitoring of any adverse reactions

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The vaccinated individual may leave on their own once no adverse reactions have occurred.

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