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Useful Reminders while Living in Taiwan

Useful Reminders while Living in Taiwan

To make you stay in Taiwan peaceful and free from anxiety, we provide you some reminders when in a state of emergency in a foreign land.

1.Dial 113 – Hotline for Women and Child Protection

If your safety is threatened and you are facing sexual violation, dial 113 for the Women and Children Protection Hotline. The free service is available for 24 hours in Taiwan, in 5 different languages: English, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian and Cambodian.

2.Measures to Protect Yourself from Sexual Violations

In order to assure that your rights are protected while working in Taiwan, we provide you with a list of Labor Bureaus and Foreign Labor Counseling Centers in each city and municipality (Section X, #1). You may also call BEVT’s 0800 foreign worker complaint hotline (Section X, #2). All Labor Bureaus of every city and municipality have cooperative arrangements with the Sexual Violation Prevention Centers. These Centers strengthen coordination for medical assistance in hospitals and police investigation reports, and provide translation assistance during case hearings. Labor Bureaus can assist you in employer transfer, mediation and conciliation in case of a labor dispute, and provide you with a place to stay during an emergency.

3.Safeguard your Personal Information

For your own safety, never give out your personal information to any strangers.

* Common Sense for Good Health and Tips for Simple Living


Always exercise common sense in the prevention of an epidemic. In order to help prevent you getting sick, and enjoy a successful stay in Taiwan, here is some health care advice:

● 1. On Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

(1) Symptoms of Infection
SARS begins with a high fever with a temperature of 38°C or more. Other symptoms may include a dry cough, headache, an overall feeling of discomfort, and body aches. Breathlessness or difficulty in breathing, skin rashes and diarrhea may also be present.

(2) Methods of Prevention:
a. Cultivate good habits of cleanliness especially by washing your hands frequently, and covering your nose and mouth when your sneeze or cough.
b. Check your body temperature regularly.
c. Maintain proper sanitation and good air circulation in your home and surroundings.
d. Avoid going to crowded places and areas where the air circulation is poor.
e. If you have a high body temperature of 38°C or more, put on a facemask and seek medical attention.
f. In case of high fever, inform your attending medical practitioner if you have recently been out of the country or have been possibly exposed to or in contact with SARS infected areas or persons.
g. In case of high fever, avoid taking public transportation or visiting the sick.

● 2. On Avian (Bird) Flu

(1) Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms of Bird Flu are similar to an ordinary cold. They include fever, sore throat, and coughs. Some people with Bird Flu suffer from pneumonia, resulting in life-threatening complications.

(2) Methods of Prevention:
a. Prevent exposure to birds or fowls, as well as their excretions. If you have accidentally touched contaminated matter, wash your hands immediately with soap and water.
b. Cook your food well; if possible, boil it to a minimum of 70 degrees centigrade.
c. Wash your hands frequently, and develop good sanitation habits.
d. Eat a proper diet, get enough rest and exercise regularly.
e. If you feel ill and have been exposed to the virus, wear a mask and immediately seek medical attention.

● 3. On Burns

If you are slightly scalded, splash the affected area immediately with cold water, and apply cold compression or soak it in iced water. Do not break or rupture the affected skin. If the burn or scalding is severe, please follow these steps as first aid treatment:

► Splash: Wash the affected area with running cold water for 30 minutes.
► Undress: While in running cold water, slowly remove clothing. Be careful not to rupture the affected skin.
► Soak: Soak the affected area for 30 minutes.
► Cover: Cover the affected area with a clean bed sheet or gauze or towel.
► Send: Send the victim to the hospital for immediate treatment.


We provide these simple tips for you to live more comfortably while in Taiwan!

● a. Dissolving Powdered Milk
In order to easily and completely dissolve milk powder, pour water on it and stir in a linear motion. This will prevent the powder from lumping together.

● b. Use Lemon to Remove Stains
You can use lemon to remove stains from teapots, water dispensers, and other items with accumulated dirt stuck on them. You only need one lemon, cut it in half and remove the seeds, then boil it in the stained item for 2 to 3 hours. You will notice the stains disappear gradually. Try several times and you will have better results.

● c. Use Salt to Remove Peculiar Odors on Towels
An old towel usually develops a peculiar odor, and the more you wash it with a detergent the stinkier it becomes. Adding a little salt however, will help solve the problem.

● d. Use Tissue Paper to Eliminate Stale Odors
Shoe cabinets are enclosed areas that can become quite humid. Since tissue papers are made of very fine fibers, they can absorb atmospheric vapors and reduce humidity, thus eliminating stale odors, especially when placed inside shoe cabinets.

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