Pregnancy and Childcare
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Before and during pregnancy, regular checkups are very important for pregnant women. This consistent care can help to keep the woman and baby healthy, spot problems if they occur, and prevent problems.
There are some of the popular hospitals in Da Nang which have qualified staff, modern equipment and facilities, and can provide good services for pregnant women’s healthcare and childbirth.
Da Nang Women’s Hospital
Address: 26C Chu Van An, BinhHien, Hai Chau, Da Nang
Tel: 0511 2222055
Fax: 0511 2222056
Website: www.womenshospital.vn
Da Nang Women and Children’s Hospital
Address: 402 Le Van Hien, Ngu Hanh
Son, Da Nang
Tel: 0511 3957777
Fax: 0511 3957779
Hoan My Hospital
Address: 161 Nguyen Van Linh, Thac Gian, Thanh Khe, Da Nang
Tel: 0511 3650676
Pregnant women should bring personal papers such as passport, temporary residence card and health insurance card when visiting the hospitals.
Vaccines
Vaccinations available free at public health centres
Childhood immunisation schedule in Viet Nam
No |
Ages |
Vaccine |
1 |
Infant |
BCG Hepatitis B (VGB) dose 0 within 24 hours* |
2 |
2 months |
DPT-VGB-Hib dose 1 OPV dose 1 |
3 |
3 months |
DPT-VGB-Hib dose 2 OPV dose 2 |
4 |
4 months |
DPT-VGB-Hib dose 3 OPV dose 3 |
5 |
9 months |
Measles dose 1 |
6 |
18 months |
DPT dose 4 Measles dose 2 |
If the child has not been given the Hepatitis B vaccine within the first 24 hours, try to administer this vaccine within 7 days of birth.
How to apply
Parents can obtain a free vaccination for their child at the medical centre in the ward where they are living, on the morning of the 25th of every month. Parents should bring the following documents to submit to the centre:
1. The child’s health insurance card;
2. The parents’ temporary residence cards.
Other vaccination centres in Da Nang
In addition to the free vaccination programme above, the child should receive other vaccinations from 1 year old onwards.
The Preventive Medical Centre is one popular vaccination centre in Da Nang for both adults and children.
Address: 315 Phan Chau Trinh, Hai Chau, Da Nang
Tel: 0511 3821469
Fax: 0511 3897218
Email: ttyteduphongdn@gmail.com
Parents should contact the centre directly to find out about the types of vaccinations, vaccination dates and the cost.