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- Title
COVID-19 Vaccination Reporting and Adverse Event Analysis in Taiwan.
- Authors
Hu, Wan-Chung; Chiu, Sheng-Kang; Yang, Ying-Fei; Singh, Sher
- Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated an urgent global response in vaccine deployment, achieving over 70.6% global vaccination coverage with at least one dose. This study focuses on Taiwan's vaccine administration and adverse event reporting, set against a global backdrop. Using data from Taiwan's Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) and global vaccination data, this study investigates vaccine safety and the public health implications of vaccination strategies from local and global perspectives. Taiwan's proactive approach, resulting in high vaccination rates, provides a case study for the monitoring and management of vaccine-related adverse events. This study offers insights into the safety profiles of various COVID-19 vaccines and further explores the implications of adverse event reporting rates for vaccine policy and public health strategies. The comparative analysis reveals that, while vaccination has been effective in controlling the virus's spread, safety monitoring remains critical for maintaining public trust. It underscores the necessity of enhanced surveillance and the importance of transparent and tailored risk communication to support informed public health decisions. The findings aim to contribute to the global dialogue on vaccine safety, equitable distribution, evidence-based policy-making, and development of mitigation measures with consideration of local demographics in the ongoing fight against COVID-19.
- Subjects
TAIWAN; VACCINE safety; ADVERSE health care events; VACCINATION complications; COVID-19 vaccines; HEALTH policy
- Publication
Vaccines, 2024, Vol 12, Issue 6, p591
- ISSN
2076-393X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/vaccines12060591