Two new EV71 cases with severe complications reported in southern Taiwan; Parents of infants and young children and childcare center personnel urged to stay vigilant against enterovirus infection

More EV71 cases reported in Yunlin, Chiayi and Tainan; Parents of infants and young children and childcare center personnel advised to bring children who develop precursor symptoms of enterovirus infection to hospitals for immediate medical attention to ensure prompt treatment

Government-funded vaccine estimated to be depleted by end of November; Public advised to call ahead to ensure vaccine availability before visiting providers for vaccination

Shigellosis confirmed in three travelers returning from Thailand; Taiwan CDC urges public to pay attention to dietary hygiene while traveling abroad, notify quarantine officer and seek immediate medical attention when unwell, and inform physician of recent travel history when seeking medical attention

Taiwan CDC urges physicians and public to stay vigilant against dengue fever as deaths from dengue hemorrhagic fever occur

Taiwan CDC works with enterprises to launch new hand washing movement , “Washing Hands with Soap; Drying after Washing”, to commemorate Global Handwashing Day

Taiwan CDC launches free seasonal flu shot campaign on October 1, 2011 and urges all Taiwanese to get vaccinated

HIV infection among Taiwanese teens on the rise; Taiwan CDC promotes proper condom use as safe sex practice

Taiwan CDC expands target population for government-funded influenza antiviral drugs during peak of annual influenza season

Taiwan CDC urges vigilance as melioidosis death occurred in Kaohsiung-Pingtung area