The impact of COVID-19 on routine vaccinations in Taiwan and an unexpected surge of pneumococcal vaccination

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had substantial impacts, including disruptions in routine vaccinations. In Taiwan, COVID-19 was relatively controllable, and the reduction in routine vaccinations was not profound. The impact of the pandemic on vaccination remained unclear. We col...

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Main Authors: Nan-Chang Chiu (Author), Kai-Hsun Lo (Author), Chung-Chu Chen (Author), Shih-Yu Huang (Author), Shun-Long Weng (Author), Chung-Jen Wang (Author), Hsiao-Huai Kuo (Author), Hsin Chi (Author), Chi-Hone Lien (Author), Yu-Lin Tai (Author), Chien-Yu Lin (Author)
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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