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Health EducationSuggestions and Precautions for Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid, and Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccination 破傷風、減量白喉混合疫苗、非細胞型百日咳混合疫苗( Tdap )接種建議及注意事項
2023/12/12Diphtheria mainly invades the pharynx, larynx, tonsils and nasal cavity. Tissue necrosis occurs in the lesion, forming a gray-white membrane, which may cause sensory and motor nerve paralysis, myocarditis and death.
Suggestions and Precautions for Varicella Vaccination 水痘疫苗接種建議及注意事項
2023/12/12Chickenpox is a disease that occurs when the body is first infected with a virus called varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
Suggestions and Precautions for Herpes Zoster Vaccination 帶狀皰疹疫苗接種建議及注意事項
2023/12/12Herpes zoster is commonly known in Taiwan as “live snake,” “snake skin” or “flying snake.”
Adult Immunization Schedule 成人疫苗注射時程你完成了嗎?
2023/12/12Preventive vaccination is the most economical and effective measure against infectious diseases.
Altitude Sickness 高山症
2023/12/12Altitude sickness is the negative health effect of high altitude, caused by rapid exposure to low amounts of oxygen at high elevation.
Altitude Sickness Prevention 如何預防高山症
2023/12/12Consult your doctor for medical evaluation before departure.
Guidelines for Travelers to Malaria-endemic Areas 旅客赴瘧疾流行地區須知
2023/12/12Malaria is transmitted by the bite of Anopheles infected with Plasmodium. There are four kinds of Plasmodium for human infection:
Malaria Prevention Medication 瘧疾預防性用藥須知
2023/12/12For taking a drug for malaria prophylaxis before going abroad, please consult a doctor one month before going abroad to assess the risk of infection, the need for preventive administration and whether there are contraindications.
Notes for Influenza Vaccination 流行性感冒疫苗及接種注意事項
2023/12/12Influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza virus. Influenza viruses are classified into types A, B and C. The main seasonal influenza viruses are types A and B, while type C is characterized by mild upper respiratory tract infection. At present, H1N1 and H3N2 are the primary influenza A viruses that infect humans.
Recommendations on Japanese Encephalitis Vaccination in Adults 成人日本腦炎疫苗接種建議
2023/12/12Acute meningoencephalitis caused by infection with Japanese encephalitis virus involves the brain, spinal cord and meninges. The incubation period is 5-15 days. Most of the patients have no obvious symptoms. Only about 1% of the infected patients have clinical symptoms.