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Chicken pox affects both children and adults. It is generally a mild disease, but it can cause severe complications, especially in babies, adolescents, elderly people, pregnant women and people whose immune system is compromised (e.g. those under steroid treatment,...

Chicken Pox

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Vinabata - Philip Morris Health Talk

Diabetes is a serious problem in the world in general and in Vietnam in particular. According to the International Diabetes Federation, Vietnam is among countries that have the highest growth rate of diabetes patients worldwide with the current over 6% of its total...

Vinabata - Philip Morris Health Talk

Health Talk on Stress Management

Providing community talks, Family Medical Practice hopes that all employees and their families can gain more awareness of stress’ effects and develop healthy habits to fight it.

Health Talk on Stress Management

First Aid Training

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Dr. Rafi Kot delivers inspirational Vietnam success story at TEDx

“Where failure is not an option, ingenuity and innovation are paramount," Dr. Rafi Kot delivers inspirational Vietnam success story at TEDx

Dr. Rafi Kot delivers inspirational Vietnam...

The Lifesavers of Saigon

Family Medical Practice is proud to announce that the film ‘The Lifesavers of Saigon’, featuring *9999—the only... /...internationally accredited... amublance service in Vietnam—has made the official selection for the Oregon Documentary Festival.

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The Lifesavers of Saigon

Family Medical Practice Invests in New Ambulance Fleet for HCMC Emergency Response

Family Medical Practice Invests in New Ambulance...

The Dangerous Illusions of "Natural"

Nothing in our world today is natural! Since the first caveman learned how to make tools and start a fire – he has changed nature forever. And that’s not always a bad thing. The ability to change our environment and create unnatural tools is what inspired all the...

The Dangerous Illusions of "Natural"

Immunity in Children

All babies have weak immunity during the first weeks of life. At this time, they are normally protected by the antibodies they receive from the mother’s milk. There are no antibodies in formula milk, so babies who drink formula milk cannot receive this protection.

Immunity in Children

Diarrhea in Children

Get a Shot: Avoid The Dots!!!

World AIDS Day and HIV in Vietnam

STI Risks for Travelers

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Service Posters & Pamphlets

Access our library of medical posters, pamphlets and brochures for more information about our services.

Service Posters & Pamphlets

FMP Brochure

Who would you call in a medical emergency?

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Da Nang COVID Hotline - ∗9999

With regard to the COVID outbreak in Da Nang, FMP Da Nang will be open for all clinical issues and COVID testing at our FMP Da Nang Clinic which is located at 96-98 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Da Nang. Patients may call 0236 3582 699 for an appointment or our ＊9999...

COVID-19

Da Nang COVID Hotline - ∗9999

Telemedicine Service_Online Consultations Now Available

Telemedicine Service_Online Consultations Now...

Medication Delivery

Safeguarding Patients and Medical/Non-Medical Teams

Safeguarding Patients and Medical/Non-Medical...

Coronavirus_Fact vs Fiction

Demystifying Coronavirus

While MERS was caused by a coronavirus that jumped from bats to camels and then to humans, the new coronavirus seems to have originated in bats that jumped to snakes and then humans who either consumed it or otherwise came into contact with the infected animals. But...

Demystifying Coronavirus

Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

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Seborrheic Dermatitis

Seborrheic dermatitis—often referred to as skin dandruff—is a frustrating chronic scaly red rash that pops up on your face and scalp unpredictably

Seborrheic Dermatitis

6 Biggest Sunscreen Mistakes

Correctly applying a high-SPF broad-spectrum sunscreen on exposed skin is the best way to prevent sun damage.

6 Biggest Sunscreen Mistakes

HIV and the skin

What is this early connection between HIV and the skin? There is a very common skin ailment that may be the first hint that an otherwise healthy young patient is HIV positive. This ailment is shingles.

HIV and the skin

How to Check your Moles for Signs of Skin Cancer

It’s important to be vigilant about any changes to moles and spots on your skin.

How to Check your Moles for Signs of Skin Cancer

Sun, Skin, Scar - Actinic keratosis

Actinic keratosis is a precancerous lesion that can develop into a carcinoma. It normally appears in sun-exposed areas—as opposed to melanomas, which can appear anywhere on the skin.

Sun, Skin, Scar - Actinic keratosis

Types of Fish You Should Never Eat + Safer Seafood Options

The best fish options are ones that come from sustainable fisheries, are lower in contaminants and high in omega 3 fatty acids.

Types of Fish You Should Never Eat + Safer...

8 Awesome Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

One of the benefits of dark chocolate is its free radical fighting ability. One of dark chocolate’s most impressive attributes is its high antioxidant content.

8 Awesome Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Exercise at your desk

Small amounts of exercise throughout the day is more beneficial than one long session once per day.

Exercise at your desk

When to Get a Colonoscopy

50 is the magic age for getting a colonoscopy screening.

When to Get a Colonoscopy

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