Increased number of infectious diseases
Baby N.B.M has just been diagnosed with dengue fever and had to be hospitalized for treatment. Mr. N.B.A, the child's father, said: "The child had a fever for many days, had a rash, and had not eaten anything. Treatment at the clinic did not improve, so he had to be hospitalized. This weather makes children very sick, and there are 3-4 students in the class who have to stay home from school."
At the National Children's Hospital, the reporter's records show that many parents take their children for examination because they have symptoms of respiratory infections, some have red rashes all over their bodies, and have had high fever for many consecutive days.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) of Hanoi City, in the past week (from February 28 to March 7), the whole city recorded 120 cases of measles. Some units recorded many patients such as Hoang Mai with 14 cases; Dong Da, Ha Dong, Nam Tu Liem with 11 cases; Tay Ho, Thuong Tin with 10 cases. Thus, from the beginning of 2025 to now, Hanoi has recorded 745 cases in 30/30 districts, towns and cities, an increase compared to the same period in 2024.
In 1 week, Hanoi also recorded 13 cases of dengue fever; an increase of 4 cases compared to the previous week. Accumulated in 2025 recorded 182 cases; down compared to the same period in 2024. Patients were recorded in 27 districts, towns and cities.
hand, foot and mouth disease also caused concern with 53 cases recorded in 14 districts, towns and cities; 41 communes, wards and towns, an increase of 18 cases compared to last week. Since the beginning of 2025, 218 cases have been recorded; an increase compared to the same period in 2024. Patients are distributed in 29 districts, towns and cities. During the week, 1 outbreak was recorded in Ta Thanh Oai, Thanh Tri with 2 cases, currently there is 1 active outbreak.
A representative of the Hanoi CDC said that the unit coordinated to monitor the epidemic, detect early cases for isolation and treatment. The unit also monitors the measles vaccination campaign for children aged 6-9 months in many districts. The Hanoi Department of Health requires strengthening supervision of hand, foot and mouth disease in communities, schools, organizing hygiene, disinfection and timely treatment to prevent the spread of the epidemic.
Risk of serious complications
Sharing with reporters, Dr. Tran Van Son - Phu Tho General Hospital - said: Moist weather is the fear of many people.In addition to viral infectious diseases such as measles, hand, foot and mouth disease, the most common respiratory diseases when it is full are pneumonia, bronchitis, allergic rhinitis, bronchitis, and flu.
In particular, according to the doctor, in humid, viral, bad weather such as corona, para influenza thrive in humid environments, causing bronchitis, especially in young children.The bronchial lining is swollen, creating many phlegm causes coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing.If not treated completely, the disease can progress to pneumonia or respiratory failure.
When there are symptoms, patients should see a doctor early to avoid dangerous complications. Meanwhile, the most common common disease is flu caused by the flu virus that is easily spread when the humidity is high. Symptoms include fever, pain, cough, nasal congestion, runny nose.
To prevent diseases in the humid season, doctors recommend that people keep the environment dry: Use a humidifier, regulate dry regimen, and clean the house regularly. Protect your respiratory system by wearing a mask when going out, avoiding exposure to humid air. Increase resistance such as eating well, exercising regularly, and keeping the body warm. Personal hygiene and food such as washing your hands regularly, not using spoiled food, and preserving clean food. It is necessary to go for timely examination, if there are signs of illness, you should go to a medical facility for early consultation and treatment.
"Housy weather is inevitable but can be prevented to protect health. When there are signs of disease, see a doctor immediately to avoid dangerous complications" - Dr. Son said.
