Taiwan Braces for Enterovirus Surge: Peak Expected in Fall

Taiwan Braces for Enterovirus Surge: Peak Expected in Fall

Health officials anticipate rising cases starting in June, with potential for a September peak.

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Taiwan is anticipating the onset of an enterovirus epidemic period in mid-June, with a likely peak occurring in September. Enteroviruses are prevalent viruses, especially affecting infants, children, and adolescents durin...

Taiwan Issues Warning After Online Botox Injection Leads to Hospitalization

Taiwan Issues Warning After Online Botox Injection Leads to Hospitalization

Authorities Alert Public to Dangers of Unregulated Cosmetic Procedures Following Botulism Case

Taipei, Taiwan – The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Taiwan is cautioning the public about the risks associated with unregulated cosmetic procedures after reporting the island's first case of iatrogenic botulism for 2025. The case involves a woman who was hospitalized following a botox injection administered by an illegal online seller. According to CDC physician Lin Yung-ching (林詠青), the woman, in her 40s, purchased botulinum toxin (botox) for cosmetic use through an online platform. The seller then visited her home in northern Taiwan in late March to administer the injection in her forehead and cheeks. “This [route of infection] is different ...

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