Japanese Man Diagnosed with Measles After Traveling to Taiwan; Kaohsiung Passenger on Same Flight Currently in Good Health
A Japanese man in his 30s was diagnosed with measles after traveling to Taiwan. A Kaohsiung resident on the same flight is being monitored and is currently in good health.
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- 📰 Published: April 24, 2026 at 22:28
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(CNA, Kaohsiung, 24th, Reporter Lin Chiao-lien) The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced today that a Japanese man in his 30s felt unwell during his trip to Taiwan and was diagnosed with measles after returning to his country on the 17th. The Kaohsiung City Department of Health stated that among the listed contacts on the same flight, one is a Kaohsiung resident who is still traveling in Japan and is scheduled to return on the 26th, currently in good health.
A press release from the Department of Health noted that this confirmed measles case returned to Japan on a Starlux Airlines flight on the 17th and was subsequently diagnosed. Consequently, several contacts on the same flight were listed. Upon receiving the information, the Department of Health initiated an epidemiological investigation and identified one of the contacts as a Kaohsiung resident, who is currently still touring Japan and is expected to enter and return on the 26th.
The Department of Health indicated that they have confirmed the identity of this resident and made contact. The individual's current health condition is good, with no suspected measles symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctival congestion, or rash. The Department of Health has provided relevant health education to this resident and will continue health tracking and care according to regulations after their return.
The Department of Health stated that measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air. Recently, there have been ongoing outbreaks internationally. If individuals have a history of travel to endemic areas and develop suspected measles symptoms within three weeks of returning, they must wear a mask and seek medical attention as soon as possible, proactively informing the doctor of their travel and exposure history.
The Department of Health emphasized that if one has a history of contact with a confirmed case or has been listed as a contact by local health authorities, they should implement independent health monitoring and protective measures. Doctors should diligently ask patients about their TOCC (travel history, occupation, contact history, cluster history) to strengthen the diagnosis and reporting of suspected cases.
The Department of Health appeals that vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles. If there are infants over 1 year old at home, please take them to a health center or contracted medical institution to receive the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine as soon as possible, and avoid taking infants under 1 year old or those who have not received the MMR vaccine to endemic areas.
Furthermore, the Department of Health also suggests that those born after 1966 (inclusive) who plan to travel to measles-endemic areas soon can consult and evaluate the MMR vaccination at a travel medicine clinic 2 to 4 weeks before departure.
The Department of Health reminds the public to pay attention to personal hygiene, wash hands frequently, avoid touching the mouth and nose, and wear a mask at appropriate times while traveling abroad. If suspected measles symptoms appear upon returning, they should proactively inform airport quarantine personnel and cooperate with health assessments. (Edited by Kuan Chung-wei) 1150424
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(CNA, Kaohsiung, 24th, Reporter Lin Chiao-lien) The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced today that a Japanese man in his 30s felt unwell during his trip to Taiwan and was diagnosed with measles after returning to his country on the 17th. The Kaohsiung City Department of Health stated that among the listed contacts on the same flight, one is a Kaohsiung resident who is still traveling in Japan and is scheduled to return on the 26th, currently in good health.
A press release from the Department of Health noted that this confirmed measles case returned to Japan on a Starlux Airlines flight on the 17th and was subsequently diagnosed. Consequently, several contacts on the same flight were listed. Upon receiving the information, the Department of Health initiated an epidemiological investigation and identified one of the contacts as a Kaohsiung resident, who is currently still touring Japan and is expected to enter and return on the 26th.
The Department of Health indicated that they have confirmed the identity of this resident and made contact. The individual's current health condition is good, with no suspected measles symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctival congestion, or rash. The Department of Health has provided relevant health education to this resident and will continue health tracking and care according to regulations after their return.
The Department of Health stated that measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air. Recently, there have been ongoing outbreaks internationally. If individuals have a history of travel to endemic areas and develop suspected measles symptoms within three weeks of returning, they must wear a mask and seek medical attention as soon as possible, proactively informing the doctor of their travel and exposure history.
The Department of Health emphasized that if one has a history of contact with a confirmed case or has been listed as a contact by local health authorities, they should implement independent health monitoring and protective measures. Doctors should diligently ask patients about their TOCC (travel history, occupation, contact history, cluster history) to strengthen the diagnosis and reporting of suspected cases.
The Department of Health appeals that vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles. If there are infants over 1 year old at home, please take them to a health center or contracted medical institution to receive the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine as soon as possible, and avoid taking infants under 1 year old or those who have not received the MMR vaccine to endemic areas.
Furthermore, the Department of Health also suggests that those born after 1966 (inclusive) who plan to travel to measles-endemic areas soon can consult and evaluate the MMR vaccination at a travel medicine clinic 2 to 4 weeks before departure.
The Department of Health reminds the public to pay attention to personal hygiene, wash hands frequently, avoid touching the mouth and nose, and wear a mask at appropriate times while traveling abroad. If suspected measles symptoms appear upon returning, they should proactively inform airport quarantine personnel and cooperate with health assessments. (Edited by Kuan Chung-wei) 1150424
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