Statement
Joint Statement from WHO and UNICEF on Measles Prevention Efforts in Viet Nam
Ha Noi, Viet Nam, 18 March 2025 - The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organization (WHO) commend the recent swift and strong actions taken by the Ministry of Health of Viet Nam in response to the ongoing measles outbreak. Following the Prime Minister’s new directive on vaccination and infe...
Campaign
Protect Your Baby from the First Steps
For parents and child caregivers., Acute diarrhea caused by the Rotavirus is a dangerous gastrointestinal infection, capable of triggering epidemics and potentially fatal outcomes in children. UNICEF, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH), announces the launch of the communication campaign " Protectio...
Article
Development plan of the Rotavirus vaccine under the Expanded Program on Immunization
The Rotavirus vaccine is being offered free of charge through the national Expanded Program on Immunisation (EPI). Parents and caregivers can bring their children to local health centres to get the vaccine. As per Decision No. 1596/QD-BYT issued by the Ministry of Health on June 10, 2024, the Rotavirus vaccine has...
Article
Symptoms to watch after Rotavirus Vaccination
The Rotavirus vaccine is an effective "shield" that helps protect young children from the dangerous risk of acute diarrhoea. However, like other vaccines, children may experience some side effects after receiving the vaccine. How can you detect normal and abnormal signs? What should parents do to ensure the child’...
Article
Notes for parents during their children's rotavirus vaccination?
Rotavirus vaccination is the most effective way to prevent acute diarrhoea caused by the Rotavirus among children. However, to ensure the vaccine's maximum efficacy and safety, parents and caregivers need to prepare thoroughly and follow important guidelines., The following tips will help ensure a child receives t...
Article
Rotavirus vaccination schedule in the expanded programme on immunization
Rotavirus is one of the leading causes of acute diarrhoea in young children. Acute diarrhoea caused by rotavirus can lead to serious complications and even death in children if not treated promptly. To prevent Rotavirus-induced acute diarrhoea and reduce hospitalisations among children caused by the virus, the Min...
Article
Rotavirus vaccine: Safety and protective efficacy in preventing acute diarrhoea
When considering vaccinations for children, parents and caregivers often concern about the efficacy and safety of the vaccines. The following information shall help parents and caregivers gain a better understanding of the Rotavirus vaccine which prevents acute diarrhoea caused by the Rotavirus., 1. Why is the Rot...
Press release
UNICEF and the Ministry of Health launch the campaign to Protect Baby from the First Steps
Ha Noi, March 3 rd , 2025 – UNICEF Viet Nam and the Ministry of Health (MOH) have launched the communication campaign “Protect Your Baby from the First Steps” today. The campaign aims to raise public awareness, particularly among parents, of the Rota vaccine’s critical role in preventing acute diarrhea caused by t...
Article
What parents need to know about Acute diarrhoea caused by the Rotavirus in children
Acute diarrhoea caused by the Rotavirus is a dangerous gastrointestinal infection, highly contagious, and capable of causing outbreaks that may lead to fatal outcomes in young children. Parents and caregivers must equip themselves with comprehensive knowledge about the illness and effective preventive measures to ...
Press release
World Prematurity Day 2024
Ha Noi, 17 November 2024 – Today, the world unites again to observe World Prematurity Day (WPD), a day dedicated to raising awareness about infants born prematurely and the difficulties they face. This year's theme, "Over 13 million babies born prematurely every year. Access to quality care everywhere!" highlights...
Article
3 ways climate change threatens children's lives
Climate change exposes children to risk in different ways. Rising temperatures and other environmental changes can make diseases more dangerous, droughts more common and can significantly impact children’s growth and development. Almost all the world’s children are facing at least one environmental risk whether ai...
Document
Protect your child against Measles and Rubella
The leaflet is designed to provide you with information and advice on how to protect your child against Measles and Rubella by vaccinating them. Do not let your child be the only one unprotected. Children who are not vaccinated have a higher risk of Measles and Rubella which can have serious complications Vaccin...