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Taiwan’s aging crisis sparks record vaccine purchase
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.2026/04/01 13:00 -
Taiwan sees 6.9% drop in flu outpatient visits
Taiwan’s CDC reports a 6.9% drop in flu-related outpatient visits from Feb. 1 to 7. Severe flu cases rise, with 32 new cases and three deaths. COVID-19 cases increase slightly.2026/02/10 17:34 -
Taiwan CDC warns flu outbreak to peak after Lunar New Year
Taiwan’s CDC reports a rare pre-Lunar New Year flu season peak delay, with cases expected to rise post-holiday. Flu-like illness visits increased by 3.2%.2026/02/04 08:00 -
Illegal chicken burial from avian flu linked to Taichung farm
Authorities in Miaoli County uncovered an illegal burial of avian flu-infected chickens in Houlong Township. Officials linked the site to a Taichung City farm, finding 1,216 dead chickens.2026/01/30 17:52 -
Taiwan flu cases surge 11.9% as epidemic threshold nears
Taiwan’s CDC reports a surge in flu cases, with 104,348 visits last week, a 11.9% rise. Officials warn of epidemic risk as Chinese New Year nears.2026/01/21 17:35 -
Taiwan farms face H5N1 outbreak, 129K chickens culled
Chiayi County confirms H5N1 avian flu outbreak at three poultry farms, leading to the culling of over 129,000 chickens. Cold weather and migratory birds are factors.2026/01/15 16:01 -
Malaysian singer Namewee misses court due to flu
Malaysian singer Namewee missed a court hearing in Kuala Lumpur due to illness. The court postponed his drug-related case. His attorney confirmed medical leave.2025/12/18 17:46 -
Taiwan culls over 5,000 ducks after H5N1 avian flu detected
Yunlin County’s Animal Disease Control Center detected H5N1 avian flu at a duck farm in Yuanchang Township. Officials culled 5,267 ducks to contain the outbreak.2025/12/16 10:08 -
Flu kills 15 in Taiwan with surge predicted for holidays
Taiwan’s CDC reports 21 severe flu cases and 15 deaths last week. Flu cases may rise due to year-end travel. A (H3N2) is the dominant strain. Get vaccinated.2025/12/10 15:39 -
Taiwan sees spike in flu, COVID-19 vaccination numbers
Taiwan’s CDC reports a surge in flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, with 550,000 flu and 160,000 COVID-19 shots administered since Oct. 1. Public awareness rises amid early flu season concerns.2025/10/03 18:00 -
Health officials target flood responders with free vaccines
Taiwan expands free flu vaccine coverage after Hualien flood. CDC offers vaccines to residents, volunteers, and rescue workers to prevent outbreaks.2025/10/02 11:56 -
Taiwan launches free flu and COVID vaccine campaign
Taiwan’s health department launches free flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Taipei is also holding a lottery, with citizens able to win prizes by getting vaccinated. The campaign aims to boost vaccination rates amid rising respiratory diseases.2025/10/01 20:00 -
Taiwan launches flu and COVID vaccine rollout Oct. 1
Taiwan CDC announces phased roll-out of flu and COVID-19 vaccines starting Oct. 1. The initiative aims to boost public health with diverse vaccine sourcing and school-based vaccinations.2025/09/09 22:00 -
Taiwan’s flu season wanes with no summer outbreak expected
Taiwan’s CDC reports a significant drop in flu cases, reaching a yearly low. The flu season has declined for seven weeks. Starting Aug. 1, postpartum women and obese children will be eligible for government-funded antiviral medications.2025/07/15 17:00 -
Taoyuan offers free shingles vaccines with a unique catch
Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng announced free second shingles vaccine doses for residents 50+ starting in July. Eligibility requires flu, COVID-19 shots, and an advance medical directive.2025/06/25 17:00 -
美8歲童頭痛「隔天病逝」！細菌布滿大腦 就醫數小時死亡
美國印第安納州一名8歲男童利亞姆（Liam Dahlberg）在今年4月某日放學回家後，向母親表示頭痛，並在過了一夜，情況未有好轉，父母便帶利亞姆前往醫院。沒想到就醫後發現利亞姆感染「流感嗜血桿菌」（Haemophilus influenzae，簡稱H. flu），且當下細菌已經布滿其大腦，引起多種併發症和腦膜炎，迅速就被宣判腦死。最終利亞姆的父母強忍悲傷同意關閉生命維持系統，更令人心碎的是，從病情發現到死亡，僅數小時而已。2025/05/30 15:28 -
Taiwan’s cement giant warns of economic headwinds
TCC Group Holdings held its annual meeting, focusing on AI integration and global expansion amid economic challenges. Leaders stressed innovation and green energy growth.2025/05/28 06:00 -
Taiwan probes vaccine maker after lab contamination scare
Taiwan’s FDA investigates Adimmune Corp. for potential GMP violations after a lab incident. Concerns rise over vaccine safety, but officials assure thorough testing.2025/04/23 11:00 -
Taiwan extends free flu medication program to March 31
Taiwan’s CDC extends free flu antiviral program to March 31 amid ongoing flu and diarrhea outbreaks. Flu cases show a decline, but the virus remains prevalent.2025/03/05 08:00 -
Taiwan tackles ER overcrowding with joint efforts
Taiwan’s Xavier Chang calls for collaboration to tackle ER overcrowding, citing factors like flu season and nurse shortages. MOHW plans to boost nursing staff.2025/03/05 07:00 -
CDC: 83 severe flu cases, 23 deaths reported in Taiwan
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.2025/02/25 19:00 -
Taiwan administers 40,000 flu vaccines on first day
Taiwan’s Health Ministry reports over 40,000 free flu vaccines administered after Barbie Hsu’s death. Additional doses are secured for high-risk groups.2025/02/21 12:00 -
Taiwan CDC launches flu vaccine drive amid outbreak
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.2025/02/20 16:09 -
Taipei to offer 12,000 flu vaccines starting Thursday
Taipei’s Department of Health announces 12,000 flu vaccine doses available at Taipei City Hospital starting Thursday. Seniors 65+ can access adjuvanted vaccines.2025/02/17 11:11 -
Youngest flu fatality in Taiwan: boy under 10 dies
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.2025/02/12 10:36
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