As 2 more rabies cases confirmed in ferret-badgers on September 2, 2013, public urged to not touch, hunt and feed wild animals as well as not abandon their pets and ensure their pets receive timely vaccinations

Taiwan CDC urges public to clean up and remove vector-breeding sites after heavy rainfall and physicians to stay vigilant against dengue fever as indigenous dengue fever cases occur in Taipei City, Pingtung County and Kaoshisung City

Taiwan CDC urges frequent hand washing to prevent enterovirus infection when schools reopen

Beginning August 25, 2013, CECC loosens restrictions on use of government-funded HRIG for rabies cases bitten by ferret-badgers

Public urged to take measures and seek immediate medical attention when feeling unwell to ward off threats of infectious diseases as typhoon passes through Taiwan

Domestic Joint Expert Consultation Meeting on Animal and Human Rabies Prevention and Control successfully concluded; Several definitive conclusions reached and various recommendations made to serve as reference for developing government disease control policies

As 3 more rabies cases confirmed in ferret-badgers on August 13, 2013, CECC continues to reinforce vaccination of cats and dogs in mountainous areas

This year’s accumulative total number of imported chikungunya fever cases hits record high; Public urged to take precautions against mosquito bites while traveling abroad

As Taiwan CDC confirms one new case of entervirus 71 infection with severe complications, adults and children urged to wash hands properly and frequently and watch for prodromal signs of complications

As 4 more rabies cases confirmed in ferret-badgers on August 6, 2013, CECC to reinforce vaccination of cats and dogs in mountainous areas