HCM City Children's Hospital Overwhelmed by Surge in Pediatric Respiratory Illnesses
Ho Chi Minh City's Nhi Đồng 2 Hospital is experiencing a surge in pediatric patients, with 4,000-5,000 children visiting daily in October, primarily for respiratory illnesses. Acute upper respiratory infections, especially in the 2-5 age group, account for 60-70% of cases, exacerbated by the humid climate fostering bacterial and viral growth.
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