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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.
Home-based Medical Integration Program—Home-based Medical Care 居家醫療整合計畫-居家醫療
2023/12/12The home-based medical integration program includes three stages of care: home-based medical care, severe home-based medical care and hospice care.
Smoking Hazards – Facts to Know 您不能不知道的-菸害
2023/12/12Whethr yeou smoke or not, smoking is hazardous to your health. Statistics from World Health Organization indicates that there are 10 % premature deaths and in some extent it is associated with smoking, passive smoking is also included; 90% death of lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has something to do with smoking as well.
Health Hazard from Secondhand and Third-hand Smoke 二手菸與三手菸危害健康
2023/12/12Haze does not only come from air pollution in the environment, but also from cigarette smoking. Secondhand smoking is the main source of indoor haze and only early smoking cessation will protect young children from threats of indoor haze.
Nicotine transdermal patch for smoking cessation 戒菸專用尼古丁經皮貼片
2023/12/12Replace nicotine patch every 24 hours; place it from neck down to waist or around glabrous areas like arms, breast, and abdomen.
Chewable nicotine tablets for smoking cessation 戒菸專用的尼古丁口嚼錠
2023/12/12Nicotine tablets are most effective when you take it 10-30 minutes before your craving for a cigarette; or you may take 1 tablet every 1.5 -2 hours because its effectiveness lasts 1-2 hours.
Muscle Spasm (Muscle Cramps) 抽筋(肌肉痙攣)
2023/12/12Muscle spasm is also known as muscle cramp, which refers to a sudden and involuntary tetanic contraction of muscles that usually causes muscle stiffness and unbearable pain.
Orthostatic Hypotension 姿態性低血壓
2023/12/12Orthostatic hypotension refers to the significant drop in blood pressure (defined as the drop in systolic pressure greater than 20 or the drop in diastolic pressure greater than 10mmHg).