GuideAn overseas prescription in Viet Nam: reconcile it before refilling
A familiar brand name is not enough. Connect your existing records with a Vietnamese prescriber and pharmacist, reconcile the medicine, and plan before supplies run low.
6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideFamily healthcare in Vietnam: build your route before you need it
A familiar doctor is only part of the picture. Connect routine care, emergencies, interpretation, records and payment into a usable family plan.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideSeeking care in Viet Nam: a compact record pack and an explanation you understand
Identity papers match the patient, records connect care, and interpretation supports decisions. Prepare all three without letting administration displace treatment.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideOne record that travels with your baby: making sense of vaccination in Vietnam
From discharge papers to changing clinics, turn scattered records and appointments into a plan a vaccination professional can reconcile.
6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideChoosing childcare in Vietnam: ask to see an ordinary day
A visit guide to credentials, adult responses, meals, sleep, illness, handovers and costs, with room for real family constraints.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideSun, then thunder in Da Nang: build an outing that can change pace
Do not schedule an outdoor marathon and ask sunscreen and raincoats to make it safe. Build a shorter day with genuine shelter and clear stopping points.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideLost records or late vaccines: rebuilding your child's plan in 2026
An unknown vaccination history is not the same as one documented late dose. Recover evidence, reconcile vaccine names and leave with a usable continuation plan.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideMissed vaccines in Vietnam: start with the record, not from zero
Moving, changing providers or vaccine shortages can interrupt a schedule. A sound catch-up plan reconciles earlier doses and explains what remains.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideAir quality and heat in Viet Nam: when to take children outside
Cooler weather does not guarantee cleaner air, and good AQI does not remove heat risk. Read the right scale, adapt the outing and know when to stop.
7 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuidePregnancy vaccination in Vietnam: one visit, three clear decisions
What is appropriate now, what needs more information, and what belongs after birth? Start with documented history and the actual product, not a universal calendar.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideHPV prevention in Viet Nam: one vaccination plan, one screening plan
Vaccination and screening do different jobs. Understanding the distinction helps you book appropriately, read results without assumptions, and keep follow-up from disappearing.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideWomen's preventive care in Vietnam: begin with what matters now
A practical sequence from present symptoms to screening, vaccination, contraception, and follow-up. A good care plan does not require buying every available test.
7 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventCBME Vietnam 2026 – International Children, Baby and Maternity Fair
CBME Vietnam 2026 is a maternity-and-baby industry exhibition at SECC, not a children's play festival. Its sectors include nutrition, care products, strollers, car seats and toys. Parents appear among the intended visitor groups, but registration, admission terms and the practical value of each exhibitor should be checked in advance.
Ho Chi Minh City · 19–21 November 2026, 09:00–17:00. Check the official notice and visitor-registration conditions before attending.Open information →GuideChoosing a maternity hospital in Vietnam: beyond the beautiful room
Compare clinical capability, your voice in care, the journey and costs when birth does not follow the expected course.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideChoosing contraception starts with the life you need it to fit
Effectiveness matters, but it is not the only question. Daily routines, health, bleeding preferences, privacy, and future pregnancy plans all belong in the consultation.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventRecurring Antenatal Class – Hanoi French Hospital
Hanoi French Hospital's antenatal series combines specialist discussion with practical learning in small groups. Topics span labour, breastfeeding and newborn care, making it useful for preparing shared questions with a birth companion; confirm the particular session's subject, teaching language and eligibility before arranging a visit.
Hanoi · Recurring 2026 programme; for sessions after 6 September, confirm the individual date with the hospital on (024) 3577 1100.Open information →EventThe Quintessence of Vietnam: a village becomes a stage
The Quintessence of Vietnam at Grand World Phu Quoc tells cultural stories through stage architecture, performers and changing scenes. The operator lists daily performances at 20:15–21:00 and a displayed VND 300,000 price. Choose the actual show ticket rather than confuse it with a Grand World walk or a southern-island production.
An Giang · Daily · 8:15–9pm on the official pageOpen information →GuideA family river outing in Can Tho: the important decisions happen at the dock
Before orchards and traditional cakes comes a less photogenic task: fitting life jackets, boarding carefully and agreeing on a workable return.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideA child needs care in Da Nang: the right urgency, the right destination
One hospital name can point to different sites. Build an outpatient and emergency route, including when the city or language is unfamiliar.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideSeeking care in Da Nang as a foreigner: find the right first door
English-language information does not guarantee the specialty, language support, or payment route you need on the day. Confirm each part before a non-urgent journey.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideBHYT for a child's care in 2026: understanding entitlement and the bill
An active card, entitlement rate and payable services are different questions. Prepare documents, handle data failures and clarify the bill without delaying emergency care.
6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideBefore pregnancy: review medicines and vaccines without stopping care
An ingredient-level list supports decisions about benefits, risks and timing. 'Natural', 'non-prescription' and 'used for years' are not enough to judge a product.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventFV Thomson Maternity Department Tour
FV Thomson's pre-booked maternity tour limits each slot to six visitors and introduces reception, birth and inpatient spaces. It can help families ask practical questions before choosing maternity services. The tour is not a medical consultation, and access to every room or area should not be assumed in advance.
Ho Chi Minh City · Monday–Friday: 10:00, 14:00 and 15:00; Saturday: 09:30 and 10:30. Recurring slots can change; register and reconfirm before attending.Open information →GuideBHYT and childbirth in 2026: understand coverage before comparing birth packages
Separate health coverage, social-insurance maternity benefits and optional services, including what the July 2026 outpatient change does and does not mean.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideVaccination in Can Tho: choose continuity, then plan the individual visit
Distinguish public sessions, paid vaccination and assessment of a complex history. Reconcile records before travelling or committing to a package.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →PlaceVietnam National Fine Arts Museum
A historic-building museum of Vietnamese painting, sculpture, graphic arts and ceramics, with an on-site café.
Hanoi · Museum entry is free for children under 6; for ages 0–3, make a short visit around large, colourful works. The official Creative Space programme is for ages 5–15.Open information →PlaceVietnam Museum of Ethnology
A museum with indoor displays on Vietnam's ethnic groups and world cultures, an Architecture Garden, a Children's Discovery Room and multimedia spaces.
Hanoi · All ages; for ages 0–3, prioritise the Discovery Room, everyday-life objects and a short section of the Architecture Garden.Open information →EventQuang Trung Temple Festival: history on Mount Quyet
The Quang Trung Temple occasion in Truong Vinh is listed for 10 September 2026. Its appeal lies in remembrance and historical enquiry rather than a sequence of entertainment acts. Families need the ceremony timetable and practical approach to the temple before building an attendance plan around the date.
Nghe An · 10 Sep 2026 · 29th day of the seventh lunar monthOpen information →GuideIs this labour? When to call and when to go in
Contractions are only part of the decision. Leaking waters, bleeding, movement changes, gestational age and travel all belong in the call.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideMedicine before a positive test: turn worry into a useful consultation
Ingredient, route and timing matter more than an online safe-or-dangerous label. Some medicines need immediate action, but not every treatment should stop.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideAn antenatal visit in Đà Nẵng: the right clinic, clear results, a next step
Plan the whole appointment, not just the journey there, especially when changing providers or arranging language support.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuidePregnancy in Vietnam: a care roadmap from a positive test to after birth
Not a universal testing timetable, but a sequence of important decisions: starting care, understanding results, connecting clinic and birth hospital, and planning postpartum support.
7 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideA rainy day in Da Nang: plan the way home first
A family rain plan starts with a dry place to wait, a clear pickup agreement and permission to abandon an unsafe route.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideSeeking care in Can Tho as a foreigner: registration is only the first step
From an official facility directory to questions about passport-based registration, a focused call can make a planned visit less circuitous.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideChoosing repellent in pregnancy and childhood: read the back of the bottle
A baby picture or a natural claim cannot replace an active ingredient and an age label. Combine clothing, netting and correctly used products for everyday protection.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventNational Day at the museum: music and cultural experiences
Folk songs, dance, water puppetry and cultural activities shared the National Day programme at the Museum of the Cultures of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups in Thai Nguyen, held from 30 August to 2 September 2026. This guide looks back at the completed programme rather than advertising daily performances.
Thai Nguyen · Historical programme: 30 August–2 September 2026. The source does not extend it to 6 September.Open information →EventKiss of the Sea: nightly fireworks at Sunset Town
Kiss of the Sea at Sunset Town in southern Phu Quoc combines an outdoor production with water, light and fireworks. Decide first whether the aim is the complete show or an evening walk: seeing fireworks from nearby is not equivalent to having a place inside the performance area.
An Giang · Nightly · around 9:30pm in the 2026 guide; confirmOpen information →EventThe Tay Son battle drum at Quang Trung Museum
Tay Son battle drums at Quang Trung Museum in Gia Lai connect history with rhythm and movement. Their interest lies in hearing structure, not simply volume. Families travelling specifically for a performance should ask the museum about an actual session rather than assume it accompanies every museum visit.
Gia Lai · Recurring programme · confirm sessionOpen information →EventFV: nutrition and emotional wellbeing, Vietnamese class on 10 September
FV's Vietnamese prenatal class on 10 September 2026, 09:30–11:30, brings nutrition and emotional wellbeing together for the programme's stated 14–24-week audience. With a dietician and psychologist listed, participants can prepare concrete questions about everyday meals and the support they want from people at home.
Ho Chi Minh City · 10 Sep 2026, 09:30–11:30; VietnameseOpen information →GuideTaking a child for care in Can Tho: the journey there and the plan home
Choose urgency before the registration lane, give a useful clinical account and keep paperwork or specialist schedules from becoming a delay.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →CareNghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital
Public medical facility · 19 Tôn Thất Tùng, phường Trường Vinh, Nghệ An
Nghe An · 0238 3844 129Open information →CareAn Giang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital
Public medical facility · 02 Lê Lợi, phường Long Xuyên, An Giang
An Giang · 0296 3989 247Open information →Event“Idol Zoobiz” Animal Parade – Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Saigon Zoo's “Idol Zoobiz” parade brings selected animals into a recurring programme on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. It can anchor a shorter zoo visit, but is not an invitation to unrestricted animal contact. Confirm the day's time, route and participating animals with the zoo.
Ho Chi Minh City · The second and fourth Sunday of each month under the current schedule. Time and route can change for weather or animal care; check before visiting.Open information →CareAn Viet General Hospital
Facility listing fertility care · 1E Trường Chinh, phường Tương Mai, Hà Nội
Hanoi · 19002838Open information →EventCan Tho Oóc Om Bóc Festival and Khmer Boat Race 2026
Can Tho's 2026 Oóc Om Bóc programme separates water lanterns, an opening ceremony, moon worship and Ngo boat racing. The core activities listed here span 21–24 November in the Soc Trang area. Families specifically seeking the races should choose 23–24 November rather than assuming racing throughout the festival.
Can Tho · 21–24 November 2026; opening at 20:00 on 22 November, racing from 12:00 on 23 November and closing at 16:30 on 24 November. Recheck the official plan before travel.Open information →EventDa Nang Christmas Market 2026
Da Nang Christmas Market 2026 is scheduled for 4–6 December at Ariyana, combining shopping, food, performances and light displays. It is an early-December, three-day market rather than a Christmas Eve celebration. Detailed opening hours, traders and children's activities still need a more specific organiser announcement.
Da Nang · 4–6 December 2026; detailed opening hours are not yet published, so check the official page before travel.Open information →EventIndependence Festival in Than Uyen
Than Uyen's 2026 Independence Festival combined cultural, sporting and trading activities from 29 August to 2 September and has now ended. An official report confirms the 1 September arts night with song, dance and a community xoe circle. Individual activities had separate appointments within the five-day umbrella programme.
Lai Chau · Historical: umbrella programme 29 August–2 September 2026; the photographed arts night took place on 1 September.Open information →GuideWho remembers before anyone acts? Mapping invisible family work
Washing a bottle is work. Noticing that clean ones are running out, arranging the washing, and preparing tomorrow's supply are work too. A useful map shares the whole responsibility.
6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideSpit-up after feeds: when reassurance is enough and when it is not
Use colour, force, feeding and growth to distinguish ordinary spit-up from concerning vomiting, without compromising safe sleep.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideAges one to three: read the whole day, not every mouthful
A Vietnam-focused toddler roadmap connecting food, sleep, communication, teeth, vaccination records and safety without turning childhood into a scorecard.
6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideFrom floor to pavement: a toddler-sized safety map
Toddlers travel farther and reach higher before they understand danger. Change the environment and the handover, not just the warning you give them.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideChoking in young children: recognize, respond, prevent
Distinguish effective coughing from severe obstruction, understand age-specific responses and prepare safer meals.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideChild diarrhoea: getting rehydration right and knowing when to leave
From the ORS sachet in your hand to the next feed: a practical guide to diarrhoea care, dehydration and the limits of home treatment.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideFamily travel vaccines: start with the itinerary, not a package
A city weekend and a rural month raise different questions. Prepare the information that lets each family member have an appropriate plan, especially during pregnancy or childhood.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideIron, calcium, DHA and folic acid: read the label before planning the clock
Look at serving size, active nutrient amounts and overlap between products before buying another supposedly complete pregnancy bundle.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideA Can Tho dengue plan starts with the saucer under a plant
Protection is more than applying repellent before going out: it includes water-container routines, daytime sleep protection and a plan for fever.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideSuspected dengue in pregnancy: seek care early, even when the fever falls
Fever in pregnancy needs prompt assessment. Recognizing deterioration, avoiding self-medication and preventing daytime bites belong in one plan.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →CareTWG Long An Hospital
Private medical facility · 136C ĐT827, phường Long An, Tây Ninh
Tay Ninh · 0272 3550 507Open information →PlaceVietnamese Women's Museum
A museum presenting Vietnamese women through family, history and fashion, with a lift, accessible route and accessible toilet.
Hanoi · For ages 0–3, keep the visit short and focus on colourful clothing, family objects and images; keep children within reach.Open information →PlaceVietnam National Museum of Nature
A science display space on evolution, animals, plants, geology and natural specimens inside the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology campus.
Hanoi · Children around 2–3 can observe animal specimens and models; keep visits shorter for younger babies and do not touch exhibits.Open information →