A 6-year-old girl in Hanoi contracted influenza A/H3 with extremely rapid progression, developing multiple organ failure and fulminant myocarditis, and was saved thanks to ECMO.
A 45-year-old man experienced rapid respiratory failure after contracting influenza A, and doctors discovered that Aspergillus fungus had invaded his lungs, leading to a persistent, high fever.
In traditional medicine, lemon, ginger, and rock sugar, when properly steeped, are believed to warm the lungs, reduce coughs, soothe the throat, and boost immunity against respiratory illnesses during seasonal changes.
A 6-year-old boy was hospitalized with influenza A, and his mother regrets neglecting to vaccinate him against the disease despite being advised to do so at the beginning of the flu season.
Influenza A is a seasonal flu, but it can have more dangerous complications if not treated promptly and properly. Below are the signs of influenza A and how to treat it.
Hospitals have recorded thousands of child visits, with many cases worsening within just 1-2 days, developing pneumonia and seizures, requiring hospitalization.
Over 160 students at Con Cuong Ethnic Boarding Junior High School (Nghe An province) were found to have influenza A, causing nearly 400 students at the school to stay home to prevent further spread.
The National Hospital for Tropical Diseases is currently treating nearly 50 cases of influenza A, mostly young children, with some cases progressing rapidly and becoming critical due to secondary lung infections.
In the past two months, out of every 10 children who came for examination due to fever at the Pediatric Gastroenterology - Nutrition - Infectious Diseases Department of Xanh Pôn General Hospital, 9 were diagnosed with influenza A.
A 71-year-old man from Bac Giang province, who suffered severe respiratory complications from influenza A, was saved thanks to an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) system.
A woman who contracted influenza A at 21 weeks of pregnancy experienced high fever, uterine contractions, and was unable to carry the pregnancy to term.
People with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to colds and flu, so regularly eating some of the fruits listed below can help boost their health and prevent the flu.
With convulsions, loss of consciousness, and cyanosis of the lips, hands, and feet, the child was taken to the hospital by the family, where tests revealed a positive result for influenza A.
Influenza can cause complications in healthy individuals without underlying conditions, so proactively getting vaccinated annually helps limit infection.
The Ministry of Health has requested strict handling of violations in the business of antiviral drugs used in the treatment of influenza, especially violations of regulations on drug price management.
After being diagnosed with influenza A, the elderly man was treated with antiviral drugs, but his pneumonia and respiratory failure worsened, requiring mechanical ventilation.
With a high fever and dry cough, the elderly woman bought antibiotics and expectorants but they didn't help. Upon going to the hospital, she was diagnosed with influenza A complicated by respiratory failure.
Misusing Tamiflu, besides being a waste of money, is ineffective and contributes to increased drug resistance. So, when should you use Tamiflu if you have the flu?
With the increasing number of flu cases, getting a flu vaccine is a major concern for many people. Below is a complete flu vaccination schedule for all ages.