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Taiwan flu cases hit record high in second week of season
Taiwan’s CDC reports a record high in flu cases with 139,000 medical visits from Jan. 5-11. The agency urges vaccinations amid rising severe cases and deaths.2025/01/14 14:42 -
Hsinchu offers free flu, COVID shots for ages 50-64
Hsinchu’s Public Health Bureau announces the second phase of free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for residents aged 50-64. Get vaccinated to stay protected.2024/11/01 17:59 -
Online vaccine bookings available from Sept. 27
Discover how Taipei Veterans General Hospital is simplifying access to free adult flu and COVID-19 vaccines with online appointments starting Sept. 27. Learn about the phased rollout and eligibility for 2024 vaccinations.2024/09/23 21:00 -
CDC urges vaccinations amid death spike, new wave fears
Taiwan’s CDC is urging high-risk groups, including seniors aged 65 and older and those with chronic illnesses, to get vaccinated promptly in anticipation of a potential new wave of COVID-19 infections by mid to late January. The urgency for vaccinations is emphasized due to the high international positivity rate for COVID-19 and fluctuating domestic cases. While there has been a slight decline in complications from new domestic cases, there has been a concerning increase in deaths, marking the highest in nearly five weeks. The CDC highlights the effectiveness of the XBB.1.5-adapted COVID-19 vaccine, which can reduce the risk of severe illness and death by 50 percent and 61 percent, respectively. Approximately 649,000 doses of the XBB vaccine have been administered nationally, with 43,400 doses given in the last week alone. The CDC also clarifies that mRNA vaccines are safe and effective, designed to enhance mRNA technology without negatively affecting biosystems.2023/12/12 20:29 -
Taiwan reports highest weekly COVID-19 deaths in a month
Taiwan is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 complications and deaths, with the CDC reporting the highest weekly count in a month. Authorities are encouraging vaccinations, especially for high-risk groups, as the country braces for a peak in infections.2023/12/06 17:42 -
Physician warns of prolonged immunity debt in Taiwan
Taiwan has been facing a persistent flu season since the beginning of the year, with three concurrent viruses spreading. Physician Huang Li-min from National Taiwan University Hospital warned of the severity of the flu outbreak and projected a potential two-year ’immunity debt’. Huang also highlighted the heightened risk of a Mycoplasma outbreak in Taiwan, urging the public to practice preventative measures such as vaccinations and adherence to public health guidelines. The Centers for Disease Control in Taiwan has implemented targeted surveillance and testing at international airports, leading to the detection of various viruses, including influenza, COVID-19, and adenoviruses. The World Health Organization is monitoring the Mycoplasma situation in China, urging vigilance despite a decline in the pandemic.2023/12/02 16:41 -
Taiwan offers free pneumococcal vaccine to elders over 65
Taiwanese seniors over 65 can now receive free pneumococcal vaccinations amid a respiratory disease outbreak. The CDC encourages vaccinations against adenoviruses, mycoplasma pneumoniae, the COVID-19 XBB variant, and influenza to bolster the country’s defenses.2023/11/27 17:27