According to the report of the Department of Health, from the beginning of 2025 to now, the whole Hai Duong province has recorded 119 cases of measles scattered in localities, Hai Duong City has the highest number of cases (71 cases). 72.7% of cases have not been fully vaccinated against measles.
In the face of the epidemic, parents and schools in Hai Duong province have proactively prevented the measles epidemic. Having a child studying at a kindergarten in Ung home commune (Ninh Giang district, Hai Duong province), Ms. Ha Kieu Linh said: "At this time, my family is very careful in preventing the epidemic for their children. My eldest child is 4 years old, and the youngest child is only 5 months old, so if he grows up and has measles, it will easily infect him. Therefore, I always carefully prevent the epidemic for my grandchild.
I wash my hands regularly with soap, especially when I'm close to my child, keep the house airy, clean and give him enough water to drink every day".
Teacher Doan Thi Thanh Hai (Phuc Thanh Kindergarten, Kim Thanh District, Hai Duong Province) said that in class, students are instructed by the teacher to clean their hands regularly and cover their mouths when coughing to prevent epidemics.
"We make children a habit of washing their hands regularly with disinfectant soap before eating, after going to the toilet, coughing, and sneezing. This habit will help reduce the risk of infection when children come into contact with surfaces and items containing the measles virus" - Ms. Hai said.
Currently, schools in Hai Duong City are strengthening the prevention of influenza, measles and respiratory diseases. In particular, schools have coordinated with the Health Stations to implement measures to prevent influenza, measles and respiratory diseases at schools.
At the same time, regularly clean the school; collect and treat waste and waste in the school. Incorporate knowledge on hygiene and infectious disease prevention; health education for children and students on personal hygiene into the main lessons, extracurricular activities of the school.
Ensure safety in collective kitchens; ensure proper nutrition combined with a physical exercise regimen suitable for the age and physical condition of children and students to prevent infectious diseases.
