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Taiwan’s CDC will procure 7.05 million flu vaccine doses for autumn and winter, aiming for over 30% coverage. Enhanced vaccines target seniors to reduce flu complications.

Taiwan’s CDC launched a nationwide flu vaccination drive, distributing 100,000 doses amid high demand. Taipei received 11,160 doses, with extra for seniors.

Taipei’s Department of Health announces 12,000 flu vaccine doses available at Taipei City Hospital starting Thursday. Seniors 65+ can access adjuvanted vaccines.

Taiwan’s CDC reports 250 severe flu cases and 41 deaths this season, the highest in a decade. With a cold front coming, flu activity may rise. Vaccination urged.

Stay informed about Taiwan’s government-funded influenza vaccination program starting on March 5. All citizens aged six months and older are now eligible for flu shots to curb the spread of the flu post-lantern festivals. High-risk groups like seniors, preschool children, and medical staff are encouraged to get vaccinated promptly. Supplies are limited, with about 70,000 doses left as of Feb. 27. Vaccine effectiveness varies by age and health condition, ranging from 30 to 80 percent.

Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control (CDC) warns of a potential flu epidemic around the Lunar New Year due to an increase in Type B influenza infections. Over 6 million government-funded flu vaccines have been administered, with a vaccination rate exceeding 50% among senior citizens. Several counties have reached the target vaccination rate of 55% for seniors. Influenza outpatient and emergency department visits have shown a recent downward trend, but adenoviruses remain the leading respiratory pathogens. H3N2 is more prevalent than H1N1, with a rising proportion of Type B influenza cases. There have been 14 new severe influenza complications and three additional deaths, mainly affecting individuals with chronic illnesses who were unvaccinated. As of December 11, 6.098 million public-funded flu vaccine doses have been administered, achieving a vaccination rate of 50.4%. Officials urge eligible citizens to promptly get vaccinated, as approximately 500,000 doses of government-funded flu vaccine remain.