Public-private partnership strengthened in epidemic prevention: CDC and Carrefour Taiwan join forces to expand flu and COVID-19 vaccination

摘要

Taiwan CDC partnered with Carrefour to establish 33 vaccination stations nationwide during the second phase of the 2025 flu and COVID-19 vaccination program. This public-private partnership aims to make vaccination more accessible and convenient, with incentives including free shopping bags and fresh fruit for vaccinated customers.

詳細內容

Partnership Overview

Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control has collaborated with Carrefour to expand access to publicly funded flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. The second phase of the program launched November 1, with vaccination stations established at 33 Carrefour locations nationwide.

Key Statements

Director-General Yi-Chun Lo emphasized the importance of timely vaccination, noting: “autumn and winter are peak seasons for flu and COVID-19, and…another wave may occur in mid-to-late December.”

Taoyuan City Deputy Mayor Ming-jiuh Wang reported strong uptake, stating the city’s “utilization rate of public vaccines…has reached around 80%.”

Carrefour Taiwan Northern Regional Director Huai-sheng Wang explained the retailer’s involvement, noting the chain’s “extensive store network and high foot traffic” made it suitable for vaccination services.

Incentives and Access

Carrefour is offering free shopping bags and fresh fruit to vaccinated customers. Around 4,400 contracted healthcare facilities provide publicly funded vaccination services across Taiwan.

Public Health Recommendations

Officials urge eligible citizens to receive vaccinations early and maintain hygiene practices including handwashing and mask-wearing. The CDC recommends calling ahead to minimize wait times and provides information via their official LINE account “疾管家” or the hotline 1922.

影響地區

Taiwan (nationwide)
Taoyuan City (specifically mentioned with 80% vaccine utilization rate)

萃取時間: 2026-02-08T19:00:00Z 資料來源: 衛生福利部疾病管制署

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