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Taiwan’s CDC reports 137,000 flu-like illness consultations from Feb. 16-22, with H1N1 as the main virus. The CDC urges vaccination and hygiene practices.

Taiwan CDC reports a surge in flu cases with 128 severe cases and 28 deaths, including a boy under 10. Experts stress flu vaccination to prevent severe outcomes.

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.

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.

Discover the latest on Taiwan’s flu season, including the rise in H1N1 cases, severe outcomes, and the expanded access to publicly-funded antivirals. Stay informed on prevention tips.

The Taiwan CDC reports over 90,000 flu cases last week, with 22 severe cases and six deaths. Vaccination urged to reduce risk. Second pertussis case confirmed, highlighting rise in cases globally. Travelers advised to consider vaccination and wear masks in affected areas.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported a high flu epidemic, with 127,000 emergency visits due to influenza-like illnesses caused by adenoviruses and influenza viruses. In the span of a week, there were 42 new severe flu complications, including cases of Type A H1N1, Type A H3N2, and Type B. The patients ranged in age from less than 10 years old to over 90 years old, with 30 cases where influenza vaccinations were not received. Eleven deaths were reported during this period, with victims from Type A H1N1, Type A H3N2, and Type B influenza. Eight of the fatalities did not receive flu vaccinations, and the youngest death was a 7-year-old girl from the north, making her the youngest fatality of 2024.

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.

Taiwan is seeing a rise in severe flu cases this year as the pandemic subsides and mask mandates are eased.