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Week 2:
In Taiwan, a total of 969 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last week, and among those 601 were acute and 368 were chronic; 13 cases died. As for the clustering on disease outbreaks, 26 outbreak events were reported. （1 Pertussis, 1 Scrub Typhus, 1 Varicella, 12 Diarrhea, 10 Influenza-like infections and 1 Upper respiratory infection）
International epidemic: Dengue Fever, Varicella, Rabies, Yellow Fever, Cholera, Monkeypox, Hantavirus and Acute Neurological Syndrome broke out last week in Lao PDR, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, India, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Yemen, Uganda, Zambia, Haiti, Dominican Republic, DR Congo, Argentina, Chile and Mexico. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate precaution and preventive measures.
In conclusion, according to Taiwan CDC surveillance data, indigenous Dengue Fever epidemic in southern Taiwan decreased obviously; Consultation rates for diarrhea in ER and outpatient continued to rise, clusters reported in several regions; RODs consultation rates for influenza also increased rapidly, influenza virus were widespread in community. The epidemic alert of this week is keep to yellow light signal.
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Week 3:
In Taiwan, a total of 933 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last week, and among those 579 were acute and 354 were chronic; 67 cases died. As for the clustering on disease outbreaks, 17 outbreak events were reported. （1 Shigellosis, 1 Scrub Typhus, 1 Varicella, 6 Diarrhea, 2 Upper respiratory infections and 6 Influenza-like infections ）
International epidemic: Dengue Fever, Cholera, Legionellosis, Measles, Yellow Fever, Hantavirus, Mumps and Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever broke out last week in Philippines, Thailand, Venezuela, Papua New Guinea, Mozambique, Haiti, Dominican Republic, New Zealand, Australia, Uganda, Brazil, UK and India. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate precaution and preventive measures.
In conclusion, according to Taiwan CDC surveillance data, indigenous Dengue Fever epidemic in southern Taiwan decreased obviously; consultation rates for diarrhea in ER and outpatient decreased slightly, clustering reports were also decreased; RODs consultation rates for influenza have reached the peak, it is estimated that consultation rates for influenza will reach 25% during Chinese New Year period. The epidemic alert of this week is keep to yellow light signal.
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Week 4:
In Taiwan, a total of 1,111 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last week, and
among those 705 were acute and 406 were chronic; 20 cases died. As for the clustering on disease
outbreaks, 13 outbreak events were reported.（2 Severe complicated influenza case, 1 Amoebiasis,
2 Varicella, 1 Upper respiratory infections, 2 Diarrhea, and 5 Influenza-like infections）
International epidemic: Dengue Fever, Varicella, Hand-Foot-Mouth Diseases, Measles,
Yellow Fever, Cholera, Acute Flaccid Paralysis and Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever broke out
last week in Philippines, Malaysia, China, New Zealand, Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Venezuela, Haiti,
Dominican Republic and India. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate
precaution and preventive measures.
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Weeks 5/6:
In Taiwan, a total of 1,964 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last 2 weeks, and among those 1,360 were acute and 604 were chronic;
51 cases died. As for the clustering on disease
outbreaks, 16 outbreak events were reported.（2 Dengue fever, 2 Varicella, 2 Shigellosis,
2 Fever of unknown origins, 2 Influenza-like infections, 4 Upper respiratory infections, 1 Endemic typhus fever and 1 Diarrhea）
International epidemic: Ross River Virus, Measles, Acute Flaccid Paralysis, Yellow Fever, Dengue Fever, Cholera, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever and Nipah Virus broke out last week in DR Congo, Australia, Singapore, Congo, Spain, Cote d'Ivoire, Bolivia, Peru, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, India and Bangladesh. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate precaution and preventive measures.
In conclusion, according to Taiwan CDC surveillance data, influenza epidemic has reached its peak on 4th week; it still remains in serious situation. There were sporadic indigenous dengue fever cases in southern Taiwan; consultation attendances for diarrhea in ER and outpatient still in the peak. Since schools will begin this week and infectious diseases spread easily on campus. The epidemic alert of this week is keep to yellow light signal.
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/lp.asp?ctNode=2573&CtUnit=1288&BaseDSD=7&mp=5
In Taiwan, a total of 1,087 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last week, and among those 739 were acute and 348 were chronic;
29 cases died. As for the clustering on disease
outbreaks, 16 outbreak events were reported.（1 Pertussis, 1 Amoebiasis, 1 Varicella, 6 Diarrhea,
4 Influenza-like infections and 3 Upper respiratory infections）
International epidemic: Norovirus Infections, Typhoid Fever, Rabies, Rubella, Nipah Virus Infections, Cholera, Q Fever, Meningococcal Meningitis and Dengue Fever broke out last week in China, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Ukraine, Bangladesh, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Venezuela, Haiti, Netherlands and Australia. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate precaution and preventive measures.
In conclusion, according to Taiwan CDC surveillance data, influenza epidemic has reached its peak on 4th week; consultation rates for influenza in ER and outpatient gradually decreased.
There were sporadic indigenous dengue fever cases in southern Taiwan; consultation attendances for diarrhea in ER and outpatient decreased gradually. The epidemic alert of this week is keep to yellow light signal.
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/public/Data/12221734571.pdf
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In Taiwan, a total of 1,002 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last week, and among those 589 were acute and 413 were chronic; 43 cases died. As for the clustering on disease outbreaks, 14 outbreak events were reported.（2 Pertussis, 1 Varicella, 8 Diarrhea, 2 Upper respiratory infections and 1 Influenza-like infections）
International epidemic: Measles, Rabies, Ross River Virus Infections, Plague, Cholera, Monkeypox, Lassa Fever, Q Fever and Nipah Virus Infections broke out last week in Australia, Switzerland, France, USA, Indonesia, Peru, Madagascar, South Africa, Haiti, DR Congo, Nigeria, Germany and Bangladesh. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate precaution and preventive measures.
In conclusion, according to Taiwan CDC surveillance data, influenza epidemic has reached its peak on 4th week; consultation rates for influenza in ER and outpatient gradually decreased. There were sporadic indigenous dengue fever cases in southern Taiwan; consultation attendances for diarrhea in ER and outpatient decreased gradually. The epidemic alert of this week is keep to yellow light signal.
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/public/Data/1311731971.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/lp.asp?ctNode=2573&CtUnit=1288&BaseDSD=7&mp=5
In Taiwan, a total of 915 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last week, and among those 553 were acute and 362 were chronic; 52 cases died. As for the clustering on disease outbreaks, 7 outbreak events were reported.（1 Varicella, 1 Diarrhea, 2 Upper respiratory infections and 3 Influenza-like infections）
International epidemic: Measles, Cholera, Rabies and Acute Flaccid Paralysis broke out last week in Turkey, Norway, Philippines, Australia, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Indonesia and Russia. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate precaution and preventive measures.
In conclusion, according to Taiwan CDC surveillance data, influenza epidemic has reached its peak on 4th week; consultation rates for influenza in ER and outpatient gradually decreased. Consultation attendances for diarrhea in ER and outpatient decreased gradually. The epidemic alert of this week is keep to yellow light signal.
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/public/Data/1381712371.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/lp.asp?ctNode=2573&CtUnit=1288&BaseDSD=7&mp=5
In Taiwan, a total of 883 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last week, and among those 461 were acute and 422 were chronic; 34 cases died. As for the clustering on disease outbreaks, 9 outbreak events were reported.（1 Varicella, 1 Shigellosis, 1 Upper respiratory infection, 1 Influenza-like infection and 5 Diarrhea）
International epidemic: Measles, Dengue Fever, Rabies, Ross River Virus Infection, Meningococcal meningitis, E. coli O157 and Invasive Pneumococcal Disease broke out last week in USA, Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, Paraguay, Chad, Scotland and Japan. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate precaution and preventive measures.
In conclusion, according to Taiwan CDC surveillance data, influenza epidemic showed a steady downward trend, but still in the epidemic period; the indigenous rubella and measles confirmed cases were confirmed last week; diarrhea epidemic has been gradually slowing down, but should take precautions to prevent the epidemic clusters. The epidemic alert of this week is keep to yellow light signal.
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/public/Data/131517401971.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/lp.asp?ctNode=2573&CtUnit=1288&BaseDSD=7&mp=5
In Taiwan, a total of 879 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last week, and among those 451 were acute and 428 were chronic; 17 cases died. As for the clustering on disease outbreaks, 11 outbreak events were reported.（1 Acute Viral Hepatitis type A, 1 Shigellosis, 1 Varicella, 2 Pertussis, 2 Diarrhea, 2 Influenza-like infections and 2 Upper respiratory infections）
International epidemic: Measles, Cholera, Yellow Fever, Dengue Fever and Ross River Virus Infection broke out last week in USA, Switzerland, Spain, Japan, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Columbia, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil and Australia. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate precaution and preventive measures.
In conclusion, according to Taiwan CDC surveillance data, influenza epidemic showed a steady decline, but should continue to observe the epidemic changes; enterovirus epidemic season is about to begin, continue closely monitoring the epidemic changes. The epidemic alert of this week is keep to yellow light signal.
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/public/Data/132217131271.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/lp.asp?ctNode=2573&CtUnit=1288&BaseDSD=7&mp=5
In Taiwan, a total of 877 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last week, and among those 476 were acute and 401 were chronic; 12 cases died. As for the clustering on disease outbreaks, 15 outbreak events were reported.（1 Measles, 1 Pertussis, 1 Varicella, 1 Fever of unknown origins, 5 Upper respiratory infections, 4 Diarrhea and 2 Influenza-like infections）
International epidemic: Polio, Legionellosis, Plaque, Dengue Fever and Measles broke out last week in DR Congo, Chad, Pakistan, USA, Madagascar, Australia, India, Brazil, Paraguay, Lao, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Ukraine and Chile. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate precaution and preventive measures.
In conclusion, according to Taiwan CDC surveillance data,
influenza epidemic showed a steady decline; there were several shigellosis clusters occurred in particular counties and institutions last week; enterovirus epidemic season is about to begin, continue closely monitoring the epidemic changes. The epidemic alert of this week is keep to yellow light signal.
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/public/Data/132917383371.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/lp.asp?ctNode=2573&CtUnit=1288&BaseDSD=7&mp=5
In Taiwan, a total of 939 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last week, and among those 493 were acute and 446 were chronic; 13 cases died. As for the clustering on disease outbreaks, 10 outbreak events were reported.（2 Measles, 2 Varicella, 2 Diarrhea, 1 Rubella, 1 Pertussis, 1 Amoebiasis and 1 Influenza-like infections）
International epidemic: Measles, Dengue Fever, E. coli O157, Salmonellosis, Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae （CRKP）and Serratia marcescens broke out last week in UK, France, USA, Paraguay, Bolivia, Sri Lanka, Mexico and Brazil. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate precaution and preventive measures.
In conclusion, according to Taiwan CDC surveillance data, influenza epidemic showed a steady decline; measles confirmed cases increased last week;
Rubella imported cases from Vietnam increased than in previous years; enterovirus epidemic season is about to begin, continue closely monitoring the epidemic changes. The epidemic alert of this week is keep to yellow light signal.
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/public/Data/14616554971.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/lp.asp?ctNode=2573&CtUnit=1288&BaseDSD=7&mp=5
In Taiwan, a total of 771 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last week, and among those 389 were acute and 382 were chronic;
4 cases died. As for the clustering on disease outbreaks, 7 outbreak events were reported.（1 Varicella, 1 IPD, 1 Enterovirus infection and 4 Diarrhea）
International epidemic: Measles, Cholera, Leptospirosis, Tularaemia, Lassa Fever, Salmonellosis and E. coli O157 broke out last week in Australia, Japan, DR Congo, USA, Malaysia, Cameroon, Sri Lanka, Norway, Nigeria and Canada. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate precaution and preventive measures.
In conclusion, according to Taiwan CDC surveillance data,
influenza epidemic showed a steady decline; measles indigenous confirmed cases still occurred last week;
Rubella imported cases from Vietnam increased than in previous years; enterovirus epidemic season is about to begin, continue closely monitoring the epidemic changes. The epidemic alert of this week is keep to yellow light signal.
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/public/Data/141216242471.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/lp.asp?ctNode=2573&CtUnit=1288&BaseDSD=7&mp=5
In Taiwan, a total of 916 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last week, and among those 512 were acute and 404 were chronic; 21 cases died. As for the clustering on disease outbreaks, 5 outbreak events were reported.（1 Varicella, 1 Upper Respiratory Infection and 3 Diarrhea）
International epidemic: Measles, HFMD, Cholera, Dengue Fever, Japan Encephalitis, Polio, Botulism, Acute Hepatitis E and Salmonellosis broke out last week in Philippines, Vietnam, Haiti, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Paraguay, Japan, DR Congo, France and USA. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate precaution and preventive measures.
In conclusion, according to Taiwan CDC surveillance data, should continuous monitoring and preventing measles cases to occur in some specific groups; enterovirus epidemic season is about to begin and influenza epidemic showed a steady decline; should continue closely monitoring the epidemic changes. The epidemic alert of this week is keep to yellow light signal.
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/public/Data/141916443271.pdf
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Week 17:
In Taiwan, a total of 931 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last week, and among those 468 were acute and 463 were chronic; 6 cases died. As for the clustering on disease outbreaks, 5 outbreak events were reported.（2 Varicella and 3 Diarrhea）
International epidemic: Measles, Dengue Fever, Malaria, Cholera, Rabies, Pertussis, Rubella, Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease and Meningococcal Meningitis broke out last week in Thailand, USA, Belgium, Spain, Vietnam, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India, Argentina, Paraguay, UK, Zimbabwe, Indonesia, Chile and China. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate precaution and preventive measures.
In conclusion, according to Taiwan CDC surveillance data, enterovirus consultation rate continuously increased for 4 weeks and gradually into the epidemic season, should closely monitor the epidemic changes. WHO indicated that the current influenza activity in the northern hemisphere regions is back to baseline levels, showing the season is now ending, and the domestic influenza virus activity was mainly by adenovirus for 4 weeks, it concluded the influenza epidemic is ending.
The epidemic alert of this week is down to green light signal.
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/public/Data/1531484271.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/lp.asp?ctNode=2573&CtUnit=1288&BaseDSD=7&mp=5
In Taiwan, a total of 938 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last week, and among those 521 were acute and 417 were chronic; 13 cases died. As for the clustering on disease outbreaks, 8 outbreak events were reported.（1 Shigellosis, 1 Diarrhea, 1 Typhoid fever, 1 Fever of unknown origins, 2 Upper respiratory infections and 2 Rubella）
International epidemic: Dengue Fever, Measles, Cholera, Yellow Fever, E. coli O111, Salmonella and Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease broke out last week in Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Canada, Switzerland, UK, USA, Cameroon, Kenya, Japan, Ireland and China. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate precaution and preventive measures.
In conclusion, according to Taiwan CDC surveillance data, enterovirus consultation rate continuously increased over the previous week and gradually into the epidemic season, should closely monitor the epidemic changes.
Rubella imported cases significantly increased, and those imported cases already lead to local clustering events, should strengthen the prevention measures;
measles confirmed cases continued to occur, should closely monitor the epidemic changes and strengthen to track the infection sources and prevention measures. The epidemic alert of this week is up to yellow light signal.
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/public/Data/151111223371.pdf
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Week 19:
In Taiwan, a total of 947 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last week, and among those 515 were acute and 432 were chronic; 20 cases died. As for the clustering on disease outbreaks, 4 outbreak events were reported.（1 Shigellosis, 1 Diarrhea, 1 Cholera and 1 Rubella）
International epidemic: Measles, V. cholera O75, Plaque, Tularemia, Legionellosis, Brucellosis, Rabies and Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease broke out last week in Switzerland, USA, Chile, Zambia, Angola, China, Germany, UK, Russia, Indonesia and Vietnam. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate precaution and preventive measures.
In conclusion, according to Taiwan CDC surveillance data,
enterovirus consultation rate continuously increased and is expected into the epidemic season in late May; will closely monitors the epidemic changes.
Measles confirmed cases continued to occur, should closely monitor the epidemic changes and strengthen to track the infection sources and prevention measures.
IPD confirmed cases and confirmed death cases increased than the same period of past years, should pay close attention to the epidemic changes. The epidemic alert of this week is up to yellow light signal.
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/public/Data/151816595771.pdf
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Week 20:
In Taiwan, a total of 935 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last week, and among those 485 were acute and 450 were chronic; 13 cases died. As for the clustering on disease outbreaks, 8 outbreak events were reported. （2 Upper respiratory infections, 2 Diarrhea, 1 Fever of unknown origins, 1 Amoebiasis, 1 Pertussis and 1 Varicella）
International epidemic: Ebola, Dengue fever, Cholera, Rabies, Anthrax, Rubella, Diphtheria, Malaria and Unknown diseases broke out last week in Uganda, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, UK, Dominica, India, Bangladesh, France, Ghana and Somalia. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate precaution and preventive measures.
In conclusion,
according to Taiwan CDC surveillance data, enterovirus consultation rate continuously increased and is expected into the epidemic season in late May; will closely monitors
the epidemic changes. Measles confirmed cases continued to occur, should closely monitor the epidemic changes and strengthen to track the infection sources.
IPD confirmed cases and confirmed death cases increased than the same period of past years, should pay close attention to the epidemic changes. The epidemic alert of this week is up to yellow light signal.
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/public/Data/152511444271.pdf
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Week 21:
In Taiwan, a total of 908 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last week, and among those 464 were acute and 444 were chronic; 11 cases died. As for the clustering on disease outbreaks, 5 outbreak events were reported.（2 Varicella, 1 Upper respiratory infections, 1 Diarrhea and 1 Pertussis）
International epidemic: Japanese Encephalitis, Dengue fever, Lyme Disease, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, Tick Borne Encephalitis, Streptococcus suis broke out last week in Germany, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan,Russian and Vietnam. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate precaution and preventive measures.
In conclusion, according to Taiwan CDC surveillance data, enterovirus consultation rate continuously increased, but still relative low over the past years, will gradually into the epidemic season in the following two weeks; should closely monitor the epidemic changes.
The current
influenza activities have returned to baseline level, and the domestic influenza-like cases were mainly infected with adenovirus since the 12th week from community respiratory virus surveillance data, should pay attention to the epidemic changes. The epidemic alert of this week is up to yellow light signal.
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/public/Data/1619201071.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/lp.asp?ctNode=2573&CtUnit=1288&BaseDSD=7&mp=5
Week 22:
In Taiwan, a total of 874 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last week, and among those 423 were acute and 451 were chronic; 42 cases died. As for the clustering on disease outbreaks, 8 outbreak events were reported.（3 Upper respiratory infections, 2 Influenza-like infections, 1 Diarrhea, 1 Varicella, and 1 Mumps）
International epidemic: Measles, Pertussis, Cholera, Rabies and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever broke out last week in Panama, UK, Hong Kong, Dominican, Indonesia and India. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate precaution and preventive
measures.
In conclusion, according to Taiwan CDC surveillance data, enterovirus consultation rate continuously increased, Coxsackie A is still the main virus strain from community respiratory virus surveillance data; should closely monitor the epidemic changes. There were more than three months without Dengue fever indigenous cases from last epidemic season, but imported cases increased recently, Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to those epidemic areas should strengthen anti-mosquito measures, and search for medical advice as soon as possible if feel sick to avoid the spread of the disease. The epidemic alert of this week is keep to yellow light signal.
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/public/Data/1681225071.pdf
Week 23:
In Taiwan, a total of 833 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last week, and among those 432 were acute and 401 were chronic; 12 cases died. As for the clustering on disease outbreaks, 4 outbreak events were reported.（2 Upper respiratory infections, 1 Diarrhea and 1 Rubella）
International epidemic: Measles, Cholera, Murine typhus, Listeriosis and EHEC broke out last week in France, Ukraine, Haiti, Dominican and USA. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate precaution and preventive measures.
In conclusion, according to Taiwan CDC surveillance data,
enterovirus consultation rate continuously increased and already exceeded warning threshold this week, Coxsackie A is still the main virus strain from community respiratory virus surveillance data; will closely monitor the
epidemic changes. Dengue fever imported cases increased recently, Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to those epidemic areas should strengthen anti-mosquito measures, and search for medical advices as soon as possible if feel sick to avoid the spread of the disease. Rubella
imported cases increased significantly this year, and already leaded to 2 local clusters, should prevent travelers, foreign workers, foreign spouses or foreign exchange students bring about local clusters. First indigenous Japanese encephalitis confirmed case occurs this year, continued close monitoring of the situation changes. The epidemic alert of this week is keep to yellow light signal.
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/public/Data/16141634771.pdf
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Week 25:
In Taiwan, a total of 887 notifiable infectious disease cases were reported last week, and among those 460 were acute and 427 were chronic; 61 cases died. As for the clustering on disease outbreaks, 4 outbreak events were reported.（1 Upper respiratory infections, 1 Fever of unknown
origins, 1 Measles and 1 Dengue Fever）
International epidemic: Measles, Japanese Encephalitis, Malaria, Cholera, Mumps, Hantavirus infection, Tuberculosis and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) broke out last week in USA, Japan, Hong Kong, Afghanistan, Ukrane, India, Pakistan, DR Congo and Canada. Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to these areas to take adequate precaution and
preventive measures.
In conclusion, according to Taiwan CDC surveillance data, enterovirus consultation rate already exceeded warning threshold and into the epidemic season, Coxsackie A is still the main virus strain from community respiratory virus surveillance data; there is no confirmed case this year, will closely monitor the epidemic changes. Dengue fever imported cases increased rapidly, Taiwan CDC reminds all travelers to those epidemic areas should strengthen anti-mosquito measures, and search for medical advices as soon as possible if feel sick to avoid the spread of the disease. The risk factors of Japanese encephalitis infection were inconsistent with the traditional
environmental factors; will review the epidemiology investigation. Measles and Rubella occurred hospital clusters; also imported cases induced the local cluster. The epidemic alert of this week is keep to green light signal.
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Week 26:
In regard to disease clusters, 6 outbreak events were reported, including 1 shigellosis cluster in the Taipei Area, 1 measles cluster in the Taipei Area, 2 amoebiasis clusters in the Kao-Ping Area and the North Area, and 2 upper respiratory infection clusters in the Kao-Ping Area and the Taipei Area.
Enterovirus：Coxsackie A is still the dominant enterovirus virus strain circulating in the community according to the respiratory virus surveillance data. Thus far, no case of enteroviruses infection with severe complications has been confirmed this year. The epidemic situation will be closely monitored. For more detailed reports, please visit
Enterovirus Weekly Reports:
Dengue Fever：As the number of dengue fever cases imported from countries in Southeast Asia has increased rapidly, Taiwan CDC advises all travelers visiting areas affected by dengue fever to take precautions against mosquito bites to prevent dengue fever and seek medical assistance as soon as possible when discomforts occur after returning to Taiwan to avoid further transmission of the disease.
Travel Notification：Taiwan CDC advises all people traveling abroad to pay attention to the public health status of their chosen destination, especially during this summer vacation. Taiwan CDC urges travelers experiencing discomfort during the trip or upon arrival to contact quarantine services at the airport and seek immediate medical attention. Informing doctors of the personal travel history does not only facilitate diagnosis, but also implementation of subsequent measures by the health authority to
prevent further spread of diseases.
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Week 27:
Summary of This Week
Enterovirus：The hospital emergency department visits for enterovirus infection has continuously increased. As the enterovirus season is about to start in Taiwan, Taiwan CDC will continue to closely monitor the epidemic situation. Since the number of after-school activities increases and most private child-care centers remain open during summer vacation, the public is reminded to pay attention to individual, infant and child health in order to reduce the risk of enterovirus infection.
Dengue Fever：As the number of dengue fever cases imported from countries in Southeast Asia has increased rapidly, Taiwan CDC advises all travelers visiting areas affected by dengue fever to take precautions against mosquito bites to prevent dengue fever and seek medical assistance as soon as possible when discomforts occur after returning to Taiwan to avoid further transmission of the disease.
Japanese Encephalitis：As the Japanese encephalitis season has begun in Taiwan, the public is advised to avoid visiting areas of high mosquito activity such as pig farms or other animal farms, especially during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active. Since vaccination is the most effective way to prevent Japanese encephalitis, Taiwan CDC urges parents to make sure their children complete the Japanese encephalitis vaccine series at local health centers or designated medical institutions as soon as possible.
Brucellosis：Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease endemic mainly in Africa and parts of Central Asia. Humans usually become infected by coming in frequent contact with animals, working in jobs requiring frequent contact with animals or meat or traveling to endemic areas and consuming raw food and unpasteurized dairy products. As the clinical symptoms and signs of brucellosis infection are unapparent, the public is advised to voluntarily inform doctors of the personal travel history and contact history.
Travel Notification：Taiwan CDC advises all people traveling abroad to pay attention to the public health status of their chosen destination, especially during this summer vacation. Taiwan CDC urges travelers experiencing discomfort during the trip or upon arrival to contact quarantine services at the airport and seek immediate medical attention. Informing doctors of the personal travel history does not only facilitate diagnosis, but also implementation of subsequent measures by the health authority to
prevent further spread of diseases.
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/lp.asp?ctNode=2573&CtUnit=1288&BaseDSD=7&mp=5
Week 28:
Enterovirus：
The first case of death from enterovirus infection with severe complications has been confirmed this year. The level of hospital emergency department visits for enterovirus infection this year remains low compared to during previous years, and Coxsackie A is the dominant enterovirus virus strain currently circulating in the community according to the respiratory virus surveillance data. However, sporadic detections of enterovirus 71 show that the virus is still circulating in the community. Taiwan CDC will continue to closely monitor...
Dengue Fever：As the number of dengue fever cases imported from countries in Southeast Asia has increased rapidly, Taiwan CDC advises all travelers visiting areas affected by dengue fever to take precautions against mosquito bites to prevent dengue fever and seek medical assistance as soon as possible when discomforts occur after returning to Taiwan to avoid further transmission of the disease.
Japanese Encephalitis：As the Japanese encephalitis season has begun in Taiwan, the public is advised to avoid visiting areas of high mosquito activity such as pig farms or other animal farms, especially during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.Since vaccination is the most effective way to prevent Japanese encephalitis, Taiwan CDC urges parents to make sure their children complete the Japanese encephalitis vaccine series at local health centers or designated medical institutions as soon as possible.
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Week 29:
In regard to disease clusters, 4 outbreak events were reported, including 2 diarrhea clusters in the Kao-Ping Area, 1 shigellosis cluster in the Kao-Ping Area and 1 amoebiasis cluster in the Taipei Area.
Enterovirus：The second case of enterovirus infection with severe complications has been confirmed on July 25 this year and the ER consultation rate for enterovirus infection has exceeded the warning level (3.19 ? -6.28 ?),
signaling the beginning of the peak enterovirus season...
10 new infectious cases were imported from 5 countries during week 29 of 2011:
Shigellosis: 4
Amoebiasis: 3
Tularremia: 1
Legionellosis: 1
Dengue Fever: 1
A total of 263 infectious cases were imported from 28 countries in 2011.
Top 3 imported diseases: Shigellosis (62), Amoebiasis (61), DF (50)
Top 3 countries responsible for most imported cases: Indonesia (104), Vietnam (39), China (24)
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Week 30:
In regard to disease clusters, no outbreak events were reported during this week.
Enterovirus：Taiwan has entered the peak of enterovirus season. The third case of enterovirus infection with severe complications was confirmed on August 2, 2011. The ER consultation rate for enterovirus infection continued to rise, especially in the central area of Taiwan. This year?s peak enterovirus season started later than that in previous years and sporadic detections of mild cases of enterovirus 71 have been reported...
Dengue Fever：The incidence of dengue fever in Southeast Asian countries continued to increase...
Travel Notification：Taiwan CDC advises all people traveling abroad to pay attention to the public health status of their chosen destination, especially during this summer vacation. Taiwan CDC urges travelers experiencing discomfort during the trip or upon arrival to contact quarantine services at the airport and seek immediate medical attention. Informing doctors of the personal travel history does not only facilitate diagnosis, but also implementation of subsequent measures by the health authority to prevent further spread of diseases.
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Week 31:
In regard to disease clusters, 9 outbreak events were reported, including 3 upper respiratory infection clusters in the Taipei Area, the Central Area and the South Area, 2 shigellosis clusters in the Taipei Area and the North Area, 2 dengue fever clusters in the Taipei Area and the Kao-Ping Area, 1 influenza-like infection cluster in the Taipei Area and 1 amoebiasis cluster in the North Area.
Enterovirus: The ER consultation rate for enterovirus infection continued to rise, especially in the Kao-Ping Area, the South Area and the Central Area of Taiwan. Although coxsackie A is still the dominant enterovirus strain currently circulating in the community according to the respiratory virus surveillance data, sporadic detections of mild cases of enterovirus 71 have been reported...
Dengue Fever: The first indigenous case of dengue fever has been confirmed in San Min District, Kaohsiung City this summer...
International Measles Outbreak: The most serious measles epidemic in the past decade that started in Europe in 2010 continues into this year. A total of 21,326 measles cases, including 7 deaths, were confirmed from January to June, 2011. Mcases were unvaccinated against measles...
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Week 32:
In regard to disease clusters, 3 outbreak events were reported, including 1 diarrhea cluster in the North Area, and 2 dengue fever clusters in the Taipei Area.
Enterovirus：The overall ER consultation rate for enterovirus infection decreased slightly. However, in the East Area, the Kao-Ping Area and the South Area of Taiwanthe rate continued to rise, and a total four cases of enterovirus infection with severe complications have been confirmed so far this year...
Dengue Fever：A total of five indigenous cases of dengue fever have been confirmethis summer. According to the past surveillance data, the epidemic season begins in August...
Cholera：Over the recent years, only sporadic cases occurred in Taiwan as a result of good hygiene practices and proper environmental hygiene...
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Week 33:
Suspected Clusters
In regard to disease clusters, 6 outbreak events were reported, including 1 upper respiratory infection cluster in the Kao-Ping Area, 1 amoebiasis cluster in the East Area, 4 dengue fever clusters in the Central Area, South Area and Kao-Ping Area.
Imported Infectious Diseases
17 new infectious cases were imported from 7 countries during week 33 of 2011.
Enterovirus：The overall ER consultation rate for enterovirus infection continued to decrease, and it has been lower than the epidemic threshold. However, in the East Area of Taiwan, the rate continued to rise...
Dengue Fever：A total of sixteen indigenous cases of dengue fever have been confirmed this summer. Most cases live in Lingya District, Kaohsiung City. According to the surveillance data, the epidemic season has began... On the other hand, the incidence of dengue fever in Southeast Asian countries continued to increase, and imported dengue fever cases gradually increased...
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Week 34:
Suspected Clusters
In regard to disease clusters, 5 outbreak events were reported, including 1 diarrhea cluster in the Taipei Area, 1 upper respiratory infection cluster in the South Area, 2 varicella clusters in the Central Area, 1 pertussis cluster in the Taipei Area.
Imported Infectious Diseases
13 new infectious cases were imported from 7 countries during week 34 of 2011.
Enterovirus：The overall ER consultation rate for enterovirus infection slightly increased, and it is slightly lower than the epidemic threshold. However, in the Taipei Area, North Area, South Area and Kao-Ping Area of Taiwan, the rate continued to rise.
Dengue Fever：Most indigenous cases of dengue fever confirmed last week live in Lingya District, Kaohsiung City, and sporadic detections of indigenous cases of dengue fever cases have been reported in New Taipei City, Tainan City and Pingtung County.
According to the surveillance data, the epidemic season has begun.
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