Dengue wave in Bien Hoa: Red alarm level for our children!

Dengue wave in Bien Hoa: Red alarm level for our children!

In the past few months, the health authorities in Vietnam have found a worrying increase from dengue fever. As early as 2025, over 2,600 cases were documented in the province of Dong Nai, which corresponds more than a doubling compared to the previous year. Children are particularly affected, 51.3 % of whom are under 15 years old, such as

estimated that around 30 patients are treated every day due to dengue fever in local hospitals. Much of these cases affects children who are often not vaccinated. With regard to the future, a further increase in dengue cases will be forecast due to the changing climatic conditions. Experts recommend that parents bring children to the clinic immediately with symptoms such as fever, vomiting and tiredness.

In order to counteract the increasing threat from Dengue, vaccination for children from 4 years is recommended. PMC emphasizes that vaccination against this virus is a decisive part of the prevention strategies. However, the market already offers various vaccines such as Dengvaxia®, Qdenga® and buttantan DV, which were effective in clinical studies, but must be used with caution in order to avoid the risk of reinforcement by antibodies in previous dengue infections.

Overall, news about global distribution from Dengue shows that the disease threatens more and more countries. The spread is promoted by urbanization and climate change, as well as Univadis . In order to reduce the risk of considerable complications, comprehensive health education and quick action are recommended.

Community initiatives to combat the disease

in Bien Hoa, one of the most affected cities, extensive measures to combat dengue epidemic have already been taken. The People's Committee there has created an action plan to reduce the diseases and motivate the population to hygiene and to eliminate breeding grounds for mosquitos. Almost 300 cases have also been recorded in the neighboring district of Nhon Trach, followed by a sensitization campaign for the population.

The future of denengue fever remains uncertain, and it is up to the political decision-makers to choose appropriate vaccination strategies and to ensure that the population is informed about the risks and prevention options. These challenges can only be mastered by a joint approach.