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Taiwan records 34 severe COVID cases, six deaths in a week
Taiwan’s CDC reports a rise in COVID-19 cases, with 9,978 visits from May 4-10. Officials expect a peak in June. Severe cases include an unvaccinated infant.
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Taiwan sees six-year high in pneumococcal disease cases
Taiwan reports 125 invasive pneumococcal disease cases in 2025, a six-year high. The CDC urges vaccination, especially for seniors and high-risk groups, to prevent severe illness.
2025/04/30 11:00
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Taiwan confirms four new measles cases, CDC reports
Taiwan reports four new measles cases, including one local and three imported from Vietnam, says the CDC. The outbreak reaches a six-year high.
2025/04/29 15:32
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Taiwan’s COVID-19 cases may peak by June, CDC warns
Taiwan’s COVID-19 cases are rising, with a peak expected in May or June, says the CDC. Emergency visits surged 20% last week. Vaccination is urged to prevent severe cases.
2025/04/29 15:26
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Taiwan faces highest imported measles cases in 6 years
The CDC urges timely measles vaccinations in Taiwan amid a rise in imported cases, mainly from Vietnam. Parents should follow the schedule to protect resources.
2025/04/22 16:17
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New Taipei confirms measles case in 35-year-old woman
New Taipei confirms a measles case in a 35-year-old woman, urging vaccination and mask use. Officials monitor contacts and advise travelers on self-paid vaccines.
2025/04/22 09:00
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Taiwan braces for summer COVID wave with targeted vaccines
Taiwan’s CDC warns of a potential COVID-19 wave this summer, urging vaccinations for high-risk groups. Only 18% of seniors have received the JN.1 vaccine.
2025/04/18 23:00
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美孩童自閉症增 衛生部長歸因「環境毒素」 專家駁
美國孩童罹患自閉症的比例增加,衛生部長小羅勃甘迺迪公布數字,8歲孩童每31人就有1 人,他將這個現象歸因於「環境毒素」引發,認為可以預防,於是推動研究計畫,還命令9月要交出結果。自閉症專家反駁部長說法,澄清自閉症與基因有關,不是傳染病,所以無從預防。美國CDC公布的數據顯示,過去20多年,孩童自閉症發生率增加了5倍,但主要是檢測增加和自閉症定義擴大所致。
2025/04/17 19:34
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Taiwan reports new infant measles cases linked to Vietnam
Taiwan’s CDC reports two new local measles cases in infants linked to an imported case from Vietnam. This marks the second cluster of the year, totaling three cases.
2025/04/16 09:00
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Woman hospitalized after black market botox in Taiwan
Taiwan’s CDC reports the first suspected botulism case of 2023 linked to cosmetic injections. A woman in her 40s is hospitalized. Authorities warn of scarce antitoxin.
2025/04/15 19:00
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Taiwan expands M-pox vaccine access for high-risk groups
Taiwan expands M-pox vaccine eligibility to high-risk groups, enhancing protection amid no new domestic cases in April. Learn about vaccination details and supply.
2025/04/10 07:00
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Taiwan reports highest malaria cases in 18 years
Taiwan reports seven imported malaria cases in 2023, the highest since 2007. A man in his 60s is in intensive care. Cases originate from Africa and the Solomon Islands.
2025/04/08 21:00
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90% of severe COVID cases in unvaccinated Taiwanese: CDC
Taiwan’s CDC will begin the second JN.1 COVID-19 vaccine dose rollout for high-risk groups on April 8. This aims to protect seniors and immunocompromised individuals amid a slight rise in cases.
2025/04/02 09:00
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Taiwan urges vaccination as whooping cough cases surge
Taiwan’s CDC reports two new pertussis cases linked to a family cluster. Health officials monitor 99 contacts. Vaccination urged as cases rise globally.
2025/04/01 12:00
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扯!接受器官移植後離奇身亡 美公衛官員證實「感染狂犬病」
美國密西根州的衛生部門26日證實:有位民眾去年12月接受器官移植手術後竟感染狂犬病、最終死亡,此事也獲得美國疾病管制與預防中心(CDC)狂犬病實驗室的證實,目前與死者有過密切接觸的人都接受相關評估及預防性照護。
2025/03/28 12:47
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美男嬰水上樂園「染食腦變形蟲」引發腦膜炎 僅9天就過世
美國一名僅16個月大的男嬰到水上遊樂園玩耍後,感染了福氏內格里原蟲引起腦膜炎,短短9天就離開人世,外媒整理了幾起這種被稱為「食腦變形蟲」的相關案例,提醒大家要注意。
2025/03/28 12:25
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川普政府再爆大裁員!美國衛生及公共服務部開除1萬員工
美國衛生及公共服務部(HHS)部長小羅勃甘迺迪(Robert F. Kennedy Jr.)27日宣布,HHS將進行大規模改組,包括裁員1萬人,並將美國食品藥品管理局(FDA)、美國疾病管制與預防中心(CDC)等機構的部分職能集中在其監管之下。這項改革將使HHS的全職員工人數從8萬2000人減少到6萬2000人。
2025/03/28 09:32
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Taiwan CDC reports rise in scrub typhus, dengue cases
Taiwan’s CDC reports nine scrub typhus and 39 imported dengue fever cases, urging protective measures. Learn how to stay safe during the Tomb-sweeping holiday.
2025/03/27 14:00
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Taiwan reports 2nd severe enterovirus death in 2025
Taiwan CDC reports the second severe enterovirus-related death this year. A newborn in northern Taiwan died from echovirus 11. Experts warn of a potential outbreak.
2025/03/25 21:00
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Norovirus found in Yilan restaurant food poisoning probe
Authorities in Yilan County are probing a food poisoning outbreak at Shabu Le Wagyu Hot Pot. Norovirus was found in five cases. The CDC is investigating.
2025/03/25 16:00
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美國麻疹疫情擴散!洛杉磯出現首起病例 患者從台灣赴美
美國爆發30年來最嚴重麻疹疫情,從德州開始蔓延到全美12個州。美國洛杉磯郡公共衛生局於3月11日發布聲明,確認一名近期從台灣抵達洛杉磯國際機場旅行的居民感染麻疹。這是加州洛杉磯郡2025年首例確診麻疹病例。
2025/03/12 15:19
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Taiwan extends free flu medication program to March 31
Taiwan’s CDC extends free flu antiviral program to March 31 amid ongoing flu and diarrhea outbreaks. Flu cases show a decline, but the virus remains prevalent.
2025/03/05 08:00
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美麻疹.禽流感 雙疫情飆升 CDC慘遭大裁員
美國麻疹疫情升高,極度威脅沒打疫苗的年輕人與孩童,而此時還有禽流感疫情一起爆發。川普與馬斯克聯手大砍聯邦雇員的大刀,依舊毫不留情地裁掉美國疾控中心CDC的700多名員工,這下全美各種傳染病檢測、預防、調查研究等項目,都面臨人手短缺的狀況。美國掀起後院養雞潮,也有人向小農買生乳喝,但專家警告這些食物未經適當殺菌,更可能傳播禽流感病毒,萬一與現在的流感病毒基因重組,新病毒可能傳染力超高,相當危險。
2025/02/26 20:00
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費城還有「喪屍大道」! 吩坦尼毒品正毒害美青少年
美國【吩坦尼】藥物濫用問題嚴重,根據CDC統計,全美死於毒品的人口中,有四分之一都是10到19歲的青少年。學生服用含有【吩坦尼】的藥物,越來越多,甚至還有高中老師充當藥頭。這些毒品大多從墨西哥流入,川普如果真的和墨西哥大打關稅戰,將更不利於打擊毒品。
2025/02/25 22:43
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Taiwan sees spike in diarrhea cases, highest in five years
Taiwan sees a 5.1% rise in diarrhea-related clinic visits, with 304,418 cases reported from Feb. 16-22. Norovirus is the main cause, affecting food and hospitality sectors.
2025/02/25 21:00