Enterovirus readily transmissible at home and school; Public urged to wash hands regularly and seek immediate medical attention when sick

As enterovirus 71 epidemic yet to abate and consultation rate for hand-foot-and-mouth disease continues to increase, healthcare professionals and caregivers of children aged below five years urged to remain vigilant

Taiwan CDC urges physicians and public to stay vigilant against dengue fever as another death from dengue hemorrhagic fever occurs

Enterovirus 71 epidemic yet to abate; Public health authorities and healthcare professionals remain vigilant; Public urged to wash hands regularly and seek immediate medical attention when sick

Hundreds of people wear red to form giant red ribbon in front of Legislative Yuan and hundreds of celebrities sign their names on T-shirts to support HIV-infected patients.

Taiwan CDC expands target population for government-funded influenza antiviral drugs during December, 2011-March, 2012

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