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The Taoyuan City Health Bureau reminds that the recent measles epidemic abroad is severe, particularly with a rapid increase in cases in neighboring countries. They urge travelers planning to go abroad to be vigilant and take protective measures to avoid infection. Measles is a highly contagious disease primarily transmitted through air and droplets, which can lead to serious complications. The Health Bureau recommends that if any suspected symptoms appear, individuals should seek medical attention immediately and inform their healthcare provider about their travel history. Additionally, it is advised to avoid sending unimmunized young children to outbreak areas and to consider consulting medical experts for vaccination recommendations before traveling abroad.

Be cautious when traveling abroad during the long holiday, particularly regarding the measles outbreak. Recently, the international situation concerning measles has been severe, with dramatic increases in cases in neighboring countries such as Vietnam, which reported a cumulative total of three thousand five hundred confirmed cases in 114, doubling compared to the same period last year. Other Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand and India also warrant heightened vigilance. According to the report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States as of March 14, fifteen states have reported three hundred eight cases, a 39% increase from the previous week.

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, there have been a total of nineteen confirmed measles cases nationwide in 114, of which twelve were imported from abroad and seven were domestic cases. In Taoyuan City, there are three imported cases from Vietnam, and there is one domestic infection case linked to contact with an imported case from Vietnam. With the Cheng Ming long holiday approaching, many people plan to travel abroad or within the country, and it is essential to be vigilant and ensure proper self-protection to avoid infection.

The health department reminds us that measles is a highly contagious disease primarily transmitted through air and droplet spread. After infection, symptoms such as fever, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, cough, and white Koplik spots in the mouth may appear, which resemble cold symptoms. However, severe cases can lead to complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis, particularly for those who are unvaccinated or have weakened immune systems, so special attention is required.

If citizens exhibit suspected measles symptoms, they should immediately wear a mask and seek medical attention promptly, while actively informing the physician of their travel history to facilitate diagnosis and prevention of disease spread. The health department advises avoiding bringing infants under one year old or children who have not received the "measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine" to areas where measles is prevalent. For the general public, especially adults born after 1981 planning to travel to endemic areas, it is recommended to consult travel medicine clinics in advance to assess whether a self-funded MMR vaccination is necessary.

Most importantly, individuals should implement personal hygiene protection, wash hands frequently, avoid touching the mouth, nose, and eyes, and wear masks in public to reduce the chances of virus transmission.