need to be vaccinated against influenza
The Hue City Department of Health organized training for more than 100 professional staff in the area on the control and treatment of seasonal flu on February 18 due to increased cases.
seasonal flu appears everywhere all year round and is likely to spread strongly, especially in winter - spring. According to statistics from CDC Hue, the flu situation in the community recently has not had a significant difference compared to the same period last year. The number of cases increased locally at the end of 2024 and during the Lunar New Year 2025, but did not record a sudden increase compared to before. The main drivers include influenza A/H3N2, A/H1N1, influenza B; no new strains or genetic changes of the influenza virus strains in circulation have been recorded.
Experts from Hue Central Hospital and Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital have guided the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of seasonal flu infections at medical facilities.
People at risk of severe developments when infected with the flu include children, the elderly, people with underlying diseases, people with immunodeficiency or diseases such as asthma, cardiovascular disease. Doctors recommend that people should keep their bodies warm, ensure nutrition and get vaccinated against the disease.
Prepare adequate materials for measles prevention and control
Regarding measles, according to the Hue City Department of Health, from the end of 2024 to now, the number of suspected measles and measles rash fever cases in the area has increased. In just over the first month of 2025, 161 cases of rash fever were recorded. It is forecasted that in the coming time, respiratory infectious diseases will continue to develop in a complex manner.
At Hue Central Hospital, since the beginning of the year, 131 cases of measles have been recorded, including 93 children and 38 adults (compared to 46 cases in 2024). The Department of Pediatrics - Geography - Urology - Tropical Diseases, Pediatric Center is one of the units treating many cases of measles and rash fever, with an average of 20 - 30 cases per day.
Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Huu Chau Duc - Deputy Head of the Department of Pediatrics - Geography - Urinary tract - Tropical Diseases said that measles is an infectious disease caused by the measles virus, mainly found in children under 3 years old who have not been vaccinated or have not received enough doses.
Deputy Director of Hue Central Hospital - Hoang Thi Lan Huong said that in order to strengthen the prevention and control of flu, measles and respiratory diseases, the hospital leaders have directed centers, departments and rooms to be vigilant for symptoms of cough, fever, and difficulty breathing to detect and isolate cases early and promptly.
The hospital also strengthens supervision of severe patients, especially in the intensive care unit and high-risk group. At the same time, focus on personal hygiene, environment, disinfection in areas at high risk of infection, improve air quality and limit crowded gatherings in closed spaces.
The hospital's leaders requested affiliated units to plan and provide adequate medicine and medical supplies for epidemic prevention. At the same time, review and update the prevention plan, be ready to adjust resources on drugs, medical equipment and personnel to meet treatment needs when necessary.
The hospital also recommends that staff, staff, trainees, patients, relatives and visitors who come to work wear masks when entering the hospital grounds, especially in high-risk areas.
