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Pregnancy and Childcare

DA NANG Today
Published: July 25, 2013

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.

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