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Image: Vietnam delays injecting Covid-19 vaccine into people over 65

Vietnam delays injecting Covid-19 vaccine into people over 65

Vietnamese Ministry of Health decided to delay injecting Covid-19 vaccine into people over 65.

Image: Post-vaccine reactions common after getting Covid-19 vaccine: Health expert

Post-vaccine reactions common after getting Covid-19 vaccine: Health expert

After one-week vaccination rollout in Vietnam, several people were reported to experience severe post-vaccine reactions. According to Dr. Tran Dac Phu, former Head of the Department of Preventive Medicine, these reactions are common.

Image: Vietnam receives 1,000 doses of Russia-made Sputnik V vaccine

Vietnam receives 1,000 doses of Russia-made Sputnik V vaccine

According to the Ministry of Health, some 1,000 doses of Russia-made Covid-19 Sputnik V vaccine yesterday arrived in Vietnam and were transported to the frozen storage of the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology for preservation.

Image: Fisherman with Vibrio vulnificus wound infection cured without leg amputation

Fisherman with Vibrio vulnificus wound infection cured without leg amputation

The Quy Hoa National Leprosy Dermatology Hospital in the Central Province of Binh Dinh announced to treat a fisherman with Vibrio vulnificus wound infection without leg amputation.

Image: Human trial of second Vietnamese-made Covid-19 vaccine starts

Human trial of second Vietnamese-made Covid-19 vaccine starts

The human trial of second Vietnamese-made Covid-19 vaccine began this morning in the Hanoi-based Medicine University.

Image: Two people suffer allergic reactions after receipt of Covid-19 vaccine

Two people suffer allergic reactions after receipt of Covid-19 vaccine

According to the National Steering Board for Covid-19 Prevention and Control this morning, more people received Covid-19 vaccine and two of them suffered allergic reactions including anaphylaxis.

Image: Additional 3,663 people receive Covid-19 vaccine, one suffering Anaphylaxis

Additional 3,663 people receive Covid-19 vaccine, one suffering Anaphylaxis

Additional 3,663 people received shots of Covid-19 vaccine and one was in stable condition after suffering Anaphylaxis yesterday, according to the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) reported this morning.

Image: Four people suffering Anaphylaxis after Covid-19 vaccination in stable condition

Four people suffering Anaphylaxis after Covid-19 vaccination in stable condition

The Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) announced four people who were suffering Anaphylaxis, an acute and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, following Covid-19 vaccination are in stable condition.

Image: Vietnam still quarantines persons holding vaccine passport

Vietnam still quarantines persons holding vaccine passport

People from foreign countries carrying a Covid-19 vaccination certificate, informally known as a vaccine passport, are still quarantined upon entry into Vietnam and undergo tests like others.

Image: Vietnamese Gov't buy 30 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine on non-profit basis

Vietnamese Gov't buy 30 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine on non-profit basis

An incorporated ministries committee has proposed the Prime Minister to approve the handover of 30 million Covid-19 vaccine doses from the Vietnam Vaccine Joint Stock Company (VNVC) to the Ministry of Health on a non-profit basis.

Image: Vietnam to receive over 5.6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines in two months

Vietnam to receive over 5.6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines in two months

Vietnam will receive 5,657,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine in March and April, all made by AstraZeneca, according to the National Expanded Immunisation Program.

Image: HCMC proposes to purchase additional 5 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines

HCMC proposes to purchase additional 5 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines

The Department of Health of HCMC has proposed the municipal People’s Committee to approve a program mobilizing resources and funds for the purchase of five million Covid-19 vaccine doses.