CDC reporting first measles case this year after Vietnam trip
Posted on 2026-02-13 08:07:13
The Centers for Disease Control is reporting Taiwan's first measles case of this year.
According to the C-D-C, the case involves an eight-month-old baby boy who lives in northern Taiwan, who traveled with his family to Vietnam and returned in late January.
The boy developed a fever, a persistent cough and other symptoms in early February and was hospitalized last Friday after developing a rash.
The C-D-C says the infant's family members and 395 others suspected contacts are now being monitored.
They will continue to be monitored until February 28.
The C-D-C has issued measles travel alerts for Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Angora, Mexico, Yemen and Pakistan, and placed 30 other countries on its watch list.
Health authorities are advising parents to ensure their young children receive their measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.
Customer Service Hotline: 02-8522-7177 | Email: icrtclub@icrt.com.tw Customer Service Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM-6PM nternational Community Radio Taipei 19-5F, No. 5, Sec. 3, New Taipei Blvd., Xinzhuang Dist., New Taipei City 24250