2,642 flu vaccine doses recalled over discolorationStaff Writer, with CNAThe Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Thursday ordered the suspension and recall of 2,642 doses of a government-funded influenza vaccine after a discolored vial was discovered at a clinic in New Taipei. Local health bureaus have been instructed to notify contracted medical institutions to halt use of the GSK batch, seal stocks, and inspect remaining inventory for any visual abnormalities. Since this season’s government-funded flu vaccination program began on Oct. 1, 2025, three adverse events have been reported: Guillain-Biarre syndrome (GBS), systemic urticaria, and fatigue with muscle pain requiring hospitalization. In 2018, Sanofi flu vaccines were found to contain suspended particles, while in 2024, a single discolored dose of a domestic Adimmune vaccine led to the disposal of the entire remaining batch. Taiwan procured about 6.83 million doses of publicly funded flu vaccines for the current flu season, supplied by multiple manufacturers, including Adimmune Corp. and GSK Taiwan.

Source: Taipei Times March 26, 2026 17:15 UTC