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Recently, the measles epidemic abroad has become severe, particularly in Vietnam, where cases have surged, with a total of 3,500 cases reported for the year, double the amount from last year. The United States is also witnessing an increase in cases, and health authorities are reminding the public to stay vigilant while traveling abroad during the upcoming holidays and to take protective measures to avoid infection. Measles is primarily transmitted through the air and droplets, with symptoms including high fever, cough, and rash, and the risk is higher for those who are unvaccinated. If similar symptoms appear, individuals should wear a mask and seek medical attention promptly. Health authorities recommend avoiding taking children under one year old or unvaccinated infants to areas where measles outbreaks are occurring and suggest that adults consult whether vaccinations are needed before traveling. Maintaining good personal hygiene, frequently washing hands, and wearing masks are also key points for protection.

Recently, the measles epidemic overseas has been quite severe, with the number of cases in neighboring countries such as Vietnam rapidly increasing. The reported confirmed cases have reached three thousand five hundred, which is double compared to the same period last year. Other Southeast Asian countries, such as Thailand and India, also need to remain vigilant. Furthermore, as of March 14, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported three hundred and eight confirmed cases in fifteen states in the United States, a thirty-nine percent increase from the previous week.

According to data from the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Centers for Disease Control, there have been a total of nineteen measles cases nationwide recently, of which twelve were imported and seven were domestic cases. In Taoyuan City, there are three cases that are imported from Vietnam, and one case is a domestic infection transmitted by an infected person in Vietnam. As the Qingming holiday approaches, it is recommended that people planning to travel abroad or domestically be vigilant and take self-protection measures to avoid infection.

The health bureau states that measles is a highly contagious disease primarily spread through the air and droplets. After infection, symptoms may include fever, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, cough, and the presence of white Koplik’s spots in the mouth, as well as a full-body rash. The early symptoms of measles are similar to those of a cold, but in severe cases, it can lead to complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis, especially among unvaccinated individuals or those with weakened immunity. The health bureau urges citizens who have suspected symptoms to wear a mask, seek medical attention promptly, and inform the doctor of their travel history to assist in diagnosis and prevent the spread of the epidemic.

In addition, the health bureau also reminds parents to avoid taking children under one year old or those who have not received the "measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)" vaccine to areas where measles is endemic. Adults born after 1981 who plan to travel to such regions can consult a travel medicine clinic before going abroad to assess whether they need to receive the MMR vaccine at their own expense. Most importantly, they should adhere to personal hygiene protection measures, wash hands frequently, avoid touching their faces, and wear masks in public places to reduce the risk of virus transmission.