Statistics from the Ministry of Health show that hospitals welcomed 16,508 babies born during the Lunar New Year 2025.
Medical news on February 2: More than 16,000 babies born on the occasion of Tet At Ty 2025
Statistics from the Ministry of Health show that hospitals welcomed 16,508 babies born during the Lunar New Year 2025.
More than 16,000 babies born during Tet
The Ministry of Health reported on medical work during the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday (from January 25 to February 1), stating that medical examination and treatment facilities had organized full duty at all 4 levels, providing examination and emergency care to 548,151 people. Notably, during the 8-day Tet holiday, no outbreaks of infectious diseases or food poisoning cases were recorded.
According to information from the food safety monitoring system (including 63 provinces and cities and 5 regional institutes), as of 12:00 on February 1, 2025, there were no reports of food poisoning nationwide. Medical facilities also did not receive any feedback on drug shortages, drug price increases or drug quality during the Tet holiday.
Regarding medical examination and treatment, the Ministry of Health said that the total number of medical examinations and emergency cases during the 8-day holiday was 548,151 people, of which 194,457 were hospitalized for inpatient treatment.
Medical facilities performed 19,262 surgeries, including 3,275 emergency surgeries due to accidents. Notably, hospitals welcomed 16,508 babies born during the Lunar New Year.
Also during this period, the total number of emergency cases related to firecrackers was 481, down 22.8% compared to the same period in 2024, and 47 cases related to homemade weapons and explosives, down 53.3%.
Regarding traffic accidents, the Ministry of Health recorded 24,054 emergency cases, including 159 deaths, down 28% compared to the previous year. The number of hospitalizations for traffic accidents was 9,755, down 11.1% compared to 2024.
The Ministry of Health also said that during Tet, medical facilities ensured epidemic prevention and timely medical examination and treatment for people, while implementing measures to ensure food safety, prevent food poisoning, and disseminate information about the risk of accidents during Tet.
Regarding direction, the Ministry of Health has issued documents directing medical work during the Tet holiday, including strengthening epidemic prevention work, fully preparing medicine and medical equipment, and being ready to respond to emergency situations.
The Ministry also directed medical units to coordinate with functional agencies in ensuring security and order, fire prevention and fighting safety, and promptly handling arising situations.
In addition, the Ministry of Health also implemented gratitude activities, gave gifts and visited people with revolutionary contributions and medical workers in difficult circumstances.
The Vietnam Health Trade Union has organized programs to care for the material and spiritual lives of workers, especially those facing difficulties, work accidents, or serious illnesses.
Saving a child with respiratory failure due to choking on porridge during Tet
During the Tet holiday, doctors at Quang Ninh Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital successfully treated many cases of children choking on foreign objects. Among them was a case of a 15-month-old baby choking on porridge, leading to respiratory failure.
According to information from Quang Ninh Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital, during the Tet holiday, doctors received and promptly treated many cases of children choking or choking on foreign objects, especially food.
One particularly serious case was a 15-month-old baby who choked on porridge, causing high fever, pneumonia, bronchitis and respiratory failure. Doctors quickly treated him with bronchodilator aerosol, then performed an emergency bronchoscopy to suction and wash out the food in the child's airway.
In addition to the above case, another child was also hospitalized due to a sharp fish bone stuck in his throat, but doctors successfully performed an endoscopy and removed the foreign object. After treatment, the children's health condition was stable.
Doctors at the Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital recommend that parents closely monitor their children's eating and drinking, especially children under 6 years old.
Children should not be exposed to small, sharp toys, as these objects can easily become foreign objects that can cause airway obstruction. Nuts, bones, shrimp and crab shells, or plastic pieces from toys can all be dangerous to children.
Doctor CKII Nguyen Tan Hung, Deputy Head of the Department of Emergency and Anti-Poison, National Children's Hospital said that during Tet, there are many potential dangers for children:
Food poisoning: Changes in eating habits during Tet can easily cause digestive disorders and food poisoning. Dishes often contain a lot of fat, protein and are preserved for a long time, which can easily cause poisoning in children.
Burns: During cooking activities during Tet, children can easily get burned by fire, boiling water or falling into pots of water.
Falls and accidents in the home: Children can fall while running on slippery floors, climbing trees, climbing stairs, or coming into contact with sharp, dangerous objects.
Fireworks: Homemade fireworks can cause serious injuries such as severed fingers, blindness, or burns.
Choking on foreign objects: Nuts, bones, and small household items can cause choking and obstruct a child's airway.
Chemical and drug poisoning: Cleaning chemicals, gasoline and other toxic substances, if not stored properly, can be life-threatening to children.
Traffic accidents: Children are susceptible to traffic accidents when riding motorbikes, bicycles or playing on the street without adult supervision.
Electric shock: The risk of electric shock in children increases when families decorate electrically during Tet without paying attention to safety.
Drowning: Children are susceptible to falling into rivers, streams or lakes, especially during Tet when they are playing in the countryside.
Animal bites: In rural areas, children may be attacked by animals such as dogs, cats or cows.
According to Dr. Nguyen Tan Hung, parents need to always monitor and protect their children from dangers during Tet. When an accident occurs, proper first aid is very important. If a child has cardiac arrest or stops breathing, CPR must be performed immediately and the child must be taken to a medical facility promptly.
“Parents need to pay special attention to supervision, not letting children come into contact with dangers such as electrical outlets, chemicals, sharp objects, etc. and always ensure children's safety in all situations,” Dr. Hung emphasized.
Prevent chickenpox and measles after Tet
In the days after Tet, the transition from winter to spring creates favorable conditions for the development of chickenpox and measles, especially when people return to work, attend festivals and come into contact with large crowds. Doctors recommend that vaccination is a proactive measure to help prevent outbreaks of these two diseases.
According to the Ministry of Health, from January 25 to 30, the country recorded nearly 1,000 cases of rash fever suspected of measles. Regarding chickenpox, some outbreaks have appeared since December and are at risk of increasing in the coming time.
Doctor Truong Huu Khanh, Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh City Infectious Diseases Association, said that these are two diseases that have the potential to become a major epidemic. The change in living habits during Tet makes it difficult for the body to adapt, which is a favorable factor for pathogens to invade and spread.
According to the Ministry of Health, infectious diseases will continue to have complex developments in 2025. Measles and some vaccine-preventable diseases are at risk of increasing, especially when vaccination rates have not reached the necessary coverage level. Therefore, Dr. Khanh recommends that people maintain regular vaccinations, especially vaccines against chickenpox and measles.
Vaccines are an effective way to protect both children and adults from these diseases. For chickenpox, two doses of the vaccine are needed to achieve 97% protection.
Varicella vaccines currently available in Vietnam include: Varilrix (Belgium): For children from 9 months old and adults. Varivax (USA) and Varicella (Korea): For children from 12 months old and adults.
Women planning to become pregnant should be vaccinated at least 3 months before pregnancy. There are four common types of measles vaccines: MVVAC (single dose) and MRVAC (combined measles-rubella) from Vietnam. MMR II (combined measles-mumps-rubella) from the US and Priorix (combined measles-mumps-rubella) from Belgium.
Children from 9 months of age can be vaccinated against measles, while adults who have not been vaccinated or do not remember their vaccination history need to receive at least two doses, with a schedule one month apart.
Chickenpox and measles are both viral diseases, with a rapid rate of infection. Previously, these diseases were mainly found in children, but now the rate of adults getting the disease is also increasing, causing infection in young children, especially those under 9 months of age who are not eligible for vaccination.
Chickenpox: The typical symptom is tiny, red blisters that appear scattered on the skin surface. This is a sign that is easily confused with other skin diseases, causing patients to be subjective and seek treatment late.
If not treated properly, it can lead to sepsis, hepatitis, pneumonia, encephalitis and can be fatal. Adults with chickenpox often have more severe symptoms and are more likely to get worse.
Measles: Symptoms include fever, inflammation of the respiratory tract, conjunctivitis, and rash. The disease can lead to complications such as pneumonia, bronchitis, encephalitis, and otitis media. Measles in adults is often difficult to recognize and can be easily confused with other diseases.
In addition to vaccination, doctors also recommend that people take other preventive measures such as: Wearing a mask when going out, especially in crowded places. Washing hands regularly and cleaning nose and throat daily. Maintaining a reasonable diet and exercising to strengthen the immune system.
In addition to chickenpox and measles, people also need to proactively prevent other diseases such as influenza, pneumococcus, diphtheria, whooping cough, Japanese encephalitis, dengue fever, etc. For detailed advice, people can go to vaccination facilities for specific instructions.
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