Health articles for Da Nang
Dengue, the Tomcat beetle, leptospirosis, ice in drinks, a first aid kit — short and practical for expats in Da Nang.
Dengue in Da Nang: symptoms and what to doDengue in Da Nang: how to recognise it, why no ibuprofen or aspirin, when to see a doctor urgently and how to avoid mosquitoes.Tomcat beetle: why you shouldn't crush itThe Tomcat beetle (orange-black, ant-like) leaves a blistering burn. Why you shouldn't crush it on your skin and what to do.Leptospirosis after a downpourLeptospirosis starts like flu. How people get it in Da Nang's rainy season, the symptoms, and why to tell the doctor you walked through water.Ice in drinks: which is safeWhich ice in Vietnam is usually safe and which is a food poisoning risk. Where to be careful and what to do if you're already sick.Expat first aid kit in Da NangWhat to keep in a first aid kit in Da Nang — all sold at local pharmacies (nhà thuốc). And what to be careful with: antibiotics without a prescription.
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