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Suggestions and Precautions for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination 人類乳突病毒(HPV)疫苗接種建議及注意事項
2023/12/12Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a highly infectious virus that can infect both men and women with sexual experience.
Suggestions on Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccination 麻疹、腮腺炎、德國麻疹(MMR)混合疫苗接種建議
2023/12/12The MMR vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine used to prevent measles, mumps and rubella, with an average prevention effect of more than 95% and long-term immunity. At present, it is routinely administered in Taiwan.
Suggestions and Precautions for Pneumococcal Vaccination 肺炎疫苗接種建議及注意事項
2023/12/12Pneumococcus bacterium often exists in the nasopharynx and is transmitted to other people by cough droplets. It usually does not incur diseases. However, when immunity is lessened, the bacteria may cause many diseases, including pneumonia, sinusitis, otitis media, meningitis, bacteremia, and even severe invasive pneumonia.
Suggestions 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: