According to the Center for Disease Control of Hai Duong province, the province recorded 2 outbreaks of chickenpox with 23 children infected at Mac Thi Buoi Primary School, Nam Tan (Nam Sach district) and Van To Kindergarten (Tu Ky district). All of the children infected above had not been vaccinated against the disease.
Measles outbreak in Tan Dan ward (Kinh Mon town, Hai Duong province) with 9 cases under 10 years old, of which 6 children have not been vaccinated, no new cases have been recorded so far.
In the first week of 2025, Hai Duong province recorded 1 case of dengue fever and 2 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease. Other infectious diseases were controlled and no cases were recorded.
Currently, the winter - spring weather with high humidity and temperature difference between hot days and cold nights is the condition for many infectious diseases to appear, especially diseases related to the respiratory tract.
The Hai Duong Provincial Center for Disease Control recommends that localities strengthen monitoring and immediately implement prevention and control measures when detecting cases to avoid spreading. Strengthen communication on disease prevention measures to raise awareness and change people's behavior in protecting their health.
Review subjects, organize catch-up vaccinations, and catch-up vaccinations for subjects who have not been fully vaccinated. Coordinate with the education sector to ensure medical work and infectious disease prevention in kindergartens, primary schools, etc.
