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Deputy minister condemns maneuvering in vaccine dispute
Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare, Wang Pi-sheng, criticizes the ban of certain flu vaccine brands in schools, calling it a political move that exploits students. The government has approved a new flu vaccine from Medigen, but rumors of public resistance have led some regions to prohibit its use in schools. Wang argues that the government should help citizens make informed decisions based on scientific evidence.2023/10/26 11:24 -
Experts: MVC flu vaccine is comparable to other brands
The Taiwan FactCheck Center has clarified that MVC’s quadrivalent influenza vaccine is produced by the reputable South Korean pharmaceutical firm GC Biopharma, which has WHO qualification and is marketed in multiple countries. Additionally, the FactCheck Center noted that MVC’s method of vaccine production is not unprecedented, as other domestic manufacturers have also imported foreign vaccine stock solutions for local assembly.2023/10/02 14:31