Nationwide hepatitis B immunization program launched in Taiwan for 3 decades reaps fruitful outcomes

Taiwan CDC raises travel notice level for Antigua and Barbuda and Turks and Caicos Islands to Level 2: Alert for Zika virus

Airport fever screening successfully identifies clustered dengue cases; As infectious diseases know no border, travelers visiting affected areas urged to take precautions and seek immediate medical attention when feeling unwell after returning to Taiwan

Taiwan CDC raises travel notice level for Henan Province in China to Level 2: Alert for avian influenza as this year’s first H7N9 case confirmed in the province

Due to high acceptance of shorter treatment regimen for latent tuberculosis infection (3HP regimen), the regimen to be made available at more hospitals beginning August 1

As Tainan City and Kaohsiung City confirm their first indigenous dengue cases this summer, Taiwan CDC urges public to reinforce vector control to ward off infection

As first female-to male sexual transmission of Zika virus reported in US, Taiwan CDC reminds travelers returning to Taiwan from Zika-affected areas to follow “2226 Principle”

Taiwan CDC published “orange card” to promote Zika awareness among foreign workers in Taiwan with Workforce Development Agency

As Typhoon Nepartak swept across Taiwan past weekend, public urged to clean environment and pay attention to dietary hygiene to ward off infectious diseases

As enterovirus activity remains high, public urged to continue to practice good personal hygiene, help maintain good personal hygiene for children, and wash hands correctly after visiting public places during summer break