Academic Affairs Office Announcement
Monkeypox prevention and control related publicity materials
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| Subject: | In response to the domestic Mpox (monkeypox) outbreak, the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has developed educational materials on Mpox prevention. We kindly request your school/kindergarten to assist in disseminating these prevention messages through various channels. Please acknowledge receipt. |
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| 1. | This is in accordance with the letter from the Department of Secondary Education, Ministry of Education, dated March 24, 112 (2023), Ref: Tai Jiao Guo Shu Xue Zi Di 1120040312 Hao. |
| 2. | Since May 2022, outbreaks of Mpox have occurred in Europe and the Americas. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on July 23, 2022, and maintained this status on February 15, 2023. As of March 10, 2023, over 86,000 cases have been reported globally, with the Americas (58,750 cases) and Europe (25,859 cases) having the highest numbers. Neighboring countries and regions such as Singapore, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, and Hong Kong have also reported cases. |
| 3. | Taiwan designated Mpox as a Category 2 notifiable infectious disease on June 23, 2022. As of March 14, 2023, a total of 12 confirmed cases have been reported, including 7 domestic and 5 imported cases. |
| 4. | Given the emergence of domestic Mpox cases, the gradual easing of border quarantine policies, increased travel, and the potential incubation period of up to 21 days for Mpox virus infection, the risk of public infection has increased. To enhance public awareness and knowledge regarding Mpox prevention, we request your school/kindergarten to assist in disseminating prevention messages through various channels: |
| (1) | Mpox is primarily transmitted through close contact with the rash or bodily fluids of confirmed cases (including: any form of sexual contact, hugging, kissing, etc.). Other transmission routes include droplet transmission (requiring prolonged face-to-face contact), contact with contaminated surfaces, or infected animals. |
| (2) | Symptoms of suspected Mpox infection include: skin lesions of various types (e.g., rash, macules, papules, vesicles, pustules, etc.) on the face, limbs, genitals, and other areas, possibly accompanied by symptoms such as fever (≥38°C), chills, sweating, headache, muscle pain, back pain, and swollen lymph nodes (e.g., around the ears, armpits, neck, or groin). If you experience related symptoms, please wear a mask and seek medical attention. |
| 5. | Attached is one copy of the Mpox health education leaflet produced by the CDC. You can also find and download it from the bureau's homepage/convenience services/file download/official file download section. |
| 6. | Other health education materials, teaching aids, or videos can be found and downloaded from the CDC's global homepage/infectious diseases and epidemic prevention topics/infectious disease introductions/Category 2 Notifiable Infectious Diseases/Mpox/promotional materials. |
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