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04/10/2025

First Aid & CPR Courses Hoi An
Price: 500k per person
We speak English and Vietnamese ( Vietnamese translator).
📍Location: Hoi An ( Zen Library. 215 Nguyễn Duy Hiệu).
🕓Tuesday 5:30pm
🕓Sunday 1pm

We offer certified First Aid and CPR/AED (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and defibrillator) training courses for groups.
Our training is provided by a certified instructor with Red cross certification.

Our basic course for adults and children takes approximately 2/3 hours. It is designed to teach essential response and management of medical emergency situations and how to administer first aid effectively.
What you will learn:
Baby first aid: CPR, choking rescues, Burn, wound treatment
Child and adult first aid: CPR, choking rescues, wound treatment.

Our courses can be taught in both English and Vietnamese, depending on the group.

A certificate issued by the American Red Cross will be given at the end of the course.
Valide for 3 years and renewable for free.

30/09/2025

✨ There is absolutely no shame in not breastfeeding.
You can try 1 day, 1 week, or 1 year — this is your choice. 💕

Every mother’s journey is different, and every baby’s needs are unique. What matters most is love, care, and connection — not the number of weeks you breastfeed. 🍼❤️

So be proud of your story, however it looks. The perfect mother doesn't exist and the way you feeding your baby is certainly not a good or bad criteria.

Baby growing fast, enjoy as much as you can and F #∆k the rest !

28/09/2025

🌿 Protect Yourself from Dengue with Vaccine 🌿

We had a few cases of dengue fever this week and now everyone is asking me for advice on the vaccine. I've already written several posts about this, but I love repeating myself. There is a safe and effective vaccine against dengue fever.

💉 Who is at risk?
Anyone living in or traveling to dengue-endemic areas like Central Vietnam

Children (from 4 years old) and adults who may be exposed to dengue-carrying mosquitoes

Families with young children, since kids are particularly vulnerable

People who have had dengue before — reinfections can often be more severe

✅ Why QDenga®?
Protects against all 4 strains of the dengue virus
Suitable for individuals with or without prior dengue infection
Recommended for ages 4 and above
Helps safeguard communities during peak mosquito season

☔ With the rainy season starting, now is the best time to protect yourself and your loved ones. Don’t wait until it’s too late — get vaccinated.

Hospitals and vaccination centers all around Vietnam can provide the vaccine

18/09/2025

A Milestone for Vietnam: The First Successful CAR-T Therapy in Pediatric Oncology

The recent announcement from Ho Chi Minh City’s Blood Transfusion and Hematology Hospital marks a historic milestone in Vietnam’s fight against pediatric cancer. For the first time, a Vietnamese hospital has successfully applied CAR-T immunocellular therapy to treat a child with relapsed high-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). This breakthrough represents more than a single medical success: it positions Vietnam on the path toward self-sufficiency in advanced oncology therapies and brings new hope to children and families confronting blood cancers.

Why This is a Big Milestone

A life-saving option for children
CAR-T therapy, in which a patient’s T-cells are genetically reprogrammed to attack cancer cells, is considered one of the most revolutionary advances in modern oncology. For pediatric patients with relapsed ALL, who often exhaust standard chemotherapy and transplant options, CAR-T may be the only path to remission. The Vietnamese case demonstrates that this cutting-edge treatment is no longer out of reach for local patients.

Building local capacity
Until now, Vietnamese patients seeking CAR-T therapy faced impossible hurdles: traveling abroad, prohibitive costs (hundreds of thousands of dollars), and limited eligibility. By performing the procedure domestically, Vietnam’s hematology centers prove their ability to adopt global standards in genetic engineering, immunotherapy, and critical care. Hospital leaders estimate that producing CAR-T locally could cut costs by twenty-fold — potentially bringing treatment within reach of many more families.

A step toward self-reliance in pediatric oncology

The success is also symbolic: it shows Vietnam can transition from being dependent on external health systems to becoming an innovator within Southeast Asia. For pediatric oncology, this means children can access therapies previously available only in wealthier countries, and Vietnamese clinicians can contribute to regional and global research networks.

The Network of International Collaboration
China, USA, Europe, Japan
This achievement was not the product of Vietnam alone; it reflects years of partnership, training, and scientific exchange.

Belgium: University of Liège / CHU de Liège
have been explicit partners in Vietnam’s journey toward CAR-T readiness.
Prof. Yves Beguin — Prof. Jo Caers — Dr. Céline Grégoire —
French cancer institute who has walked hand to hand with Vietnam for 8 years now.

And of course without the help of big biotech groups this journey could be impossible, I think about Gilead, Novartis and probably more.

A new future for Vietnam oncology

05/09/2025

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🌿 One week to go until our first gathering 🌿

Join us for a coffee on Tuesday, 9th September ☕️

Message us to save you a spot, or feel free to drop in!

03/09/2025

🎗️ | Let's accelerate research against childhood cancer!

With more than 1,800 cases of cancer diagnosed each year in Vietnam in children under 15, cancer remains the leading cause of death from disease in children. A major player in pediatric cancer care and research, the french cancer institute and institute Curie working hard to provide the best care and tailored support to children and their families.

One day we will defeat the cancer 🦀

28/08/2025

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✨ Welcome to Little Steps Hoi An! ✨

We’re so excited to bring a new Mother & Baby Group to the Hoi An community. Our sessions are designed for babies (0–1 year or non-walkers) to play and explore while parents connect, share, and relax in a supportive space.

First session begins Tuesday 9th September. Check our flyer below for all the details. We can’t wait to meet you and your little ones!

🌟Follow us for updates and booking info.

15/08/2025

hPV vaccine Gardasil9 50% discount until September 9th

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Why I recommend the HPV vaccine for Girls and Boys

All people ages 9 to 45 can get the HPV vaccine to protect against ge***al warts and/or different types of HPV that can cause cancer. It’s recommended that children get the vaccine at age 11 or 12, so they’re fully protected years before they become s*xually active.

But regardless of your age, talk with your nurse or doctor to find out if the HPV vaccine could benefit you.

Why should I get the HPV vaccine

The HPV vaccine is one of the most effective vaccines you can get. Studies show that the HPV vaccine works extremely well to prevent high-risk HPV and the problems it can cause. If you get all recommended shots of the HPV vaccine before you have s*x, it can lower your chances of getting ge***al warts and cancer caused by HPV by up to 99%.

The HPV vaccine works best when you get it years before you have any s*xual contact with another person. That’s why it’s recommended to get vaccinated at ages 11-12. But even if you’ve already had s*x or know you’ve had HPV, it’s still a good idea to get the HPV vaccine. There are several strains of HPV that can cause cancer and ge***al warts, and the vaccine can protect you from any strains you haven’t been exposed to yet.

Contact your doctor or your vaccination center.

13/08/2025

💼Back to School Without Back to the Sickbed: A Totally Serious (Not Really) Survival Guide

🫂😎Ah, September (or August, or whenever your school calendar cruelly decides). The air smells like sharpened pencils, the hallways echo with the distant squeak of sneakers, and the brave soldier march into the germiest place on Earth!

😶‍🌫️Now, you could spend the year coughing into your elbow and stockpiling tissues like some sort of snot-prepper… or you could follow these completely foolproof, 100% scientifically-questionable tips:

🧼🫧Step 1. Treat Your Desk Like a Crime Scene
Before you sit down, wipe it with enough disinfectant to make CSI proud. Bonus points if you wear sunglasses indoors while doing it.
I just realised that kids will never understand this joke...parents please give context.

🥷🏼🐢Step number 2. Master the Ninja Sneeze Dodge
The moment you hear someone inhale sharply, execute a perfectly timed sideways lean. Yes, you will look suspicious. Yes, it’s worth it.

🚫🫂Step numba 3. Don’t Share Drinks, Snacks, or Pens
Your friend’s water bottle may look innocent, but it’s basically a Trojan Horse for cold viruses. Bring your own snacks unless you enjoy “sharing” the flu.

🫶🏼👊🏼Step 4. Become a Hand-Washing Influencer
Wash your hands like you’re auditioning for a medical drama. Lather, rinse, and look dramatically into the mirror as if to say, Not today, bacteria.

💤🛌🏼Step 5. Sleep Like a Champion
Late-night TikTok binges are the gateway drug to weakened immune systems. Eight hours of sleep beats any “miracle vitamin” you can find.

🥅💁🏼Step 6. Maintain Your Bubble
It’s called “personal space” for a reason. Pretend you’re a rare collectible figure: look, but don’t touch.

Remember: surviving the school year healthy isn’t about luck—it’s about being alert, hygienic, and just a tiny bit paranoid. And if all else fails, at least your dramatic “I fought the germs and lost” story will get you sympathy homework extensions.

07/08/2025

Wonderful News!

Today, we received the green light from the health department — Tom is now officially authorised to return home and begin haemodialysis from the comfort of his own space!

This milestone is a huge step forward in giving Tom and his family the independence they deserve. The first part of that journey was the setup of his home dialysis machine — and it's now complete.

Home dialysis offers Tom much more flexibility, including the option to dialyse overnight. Over the past two months, the team worked tirelessly to prepare the room, installing proper plumbing and ensuring everything met the strict health standards. And as you know, working with government requirements is never easy!

But — we did it.
One nurse and Tom’s mother have been fully trained to operate the machine, and we are confident that everything is ready to run smoothly. We've also partnered with three reliable suppliers and even set up a stock room with six months’ worth of supplies, just in case.

Our next big goal?
To get Tom back to school as soon as possible. I’ll be visiting him in September and hope to be there on his first day back — a moment we’ve all been dreaming of.

A massive thank you to all of you for your incredible support. This was a huge project, and everyone played a crucial role in making it happen.

It’s not just about Tom. This success could pave the way for many other children stuck in hospitals, waiting for hope.

Special thanks to Mr. Thien and his Hackers group, to La Goutte d’Eau, and of course to all the generous donors.

We made it — again!
This is big. Really big.

09/07/2025

I will be off from 16 to 20 of July and from 23 to 27 of July

If you need appointment it's now before the 16th or 21/22th or after 27th.

You can still send me a message if you have any questions, I will try to answer as I always do.

01/07/2025

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"The Birth of a Legend (and Also the Baby): Vietnamese Father-in-Law Edition"

Inspired by a old uncle who just been a grand father.

The Fear
The baby arrived. Emotions were high
And the father-in-law?

He stood in the corner, hands clasped behind his back, like he was guarding a sacred temple.

“You want to hold her, Ba?”
He took one step back.
“No. No. Too small. Too soft. I might break it.”

He looked at his first grandchild like she was a fragile jade statue made of raw eggs and destiny.

The Possession
Something changed overnight.
He picked her up — awkwardly at first, like a nervous intern holding a priceless artifact.

he was strolling through the house like he’d won her in a difficult cards game.
“She likes when I walk near the TV. I showed her the weather. She very advanced.”

Full-On Grandfather Mode
He became head of baby transportation.
From bedroom to kitchen. Kitchen to balcony. Balcony to bathroom (not inside, just near enough to say: “See? That’s where adults go.”)
He introduced her to every object in the house.

“This is the rice cooker. Your mother used this once in 2014. After that, she married your father.”

Nighttime Guardian
We thought he’d go home. Sleep. Rest.
Instead?
“You two sleep. I watch.”
And he did.
All night. Sitting in silence like a monk in a baby-themed temple.
Eyes half-closed. Ear twitching at every baby grunt.

He only moved to adjust her blanket 37 times and whisper, “It’s okay. Grandfather is here.”

Food and Folklore Department
Every visit came with hot soups, warm teas, and vaguely magical ingredients.

“This will give your mom strength. This will give baby strong bones. This one? Just tastes nice.”

He spoon-fed the new mom like she was a queen recovering from childbirth in a historical drama.

If she hesitated?

“Eat. So your milk will taste like success.”

And Finally… The Soft Reveal

He had become a baby expert.

“She’s hungry. Her crying has three tones. Listen.”

“No socks? What if her feet get cold and she can’t do math later?”

But behind all the bossy, semi-scientific wisdom, there it was:

We caught him whispering lullabies. Kissing her forehead when he thought no one looked.
Cuddling her and muttering, “My baby” with a sigh that sounded like pure love.

Final Verdict
He started out terrified to hold her.
By the end of the week, he was her personal chauffeur, nighttime security guard, and soup-based nutritionist.

Vietnamese father-in-law energy: Stoic at first. Secretly melts faster than a chocolate bar on the dashboard in July.

And just like all of us he is fraud of the real queen of the house so you can be sure he will never do something crazy with baby.