Article: Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccination and class suspensions after outbreaks, Taipei City, Taiwan

In Taipei City, class suspensions were implemented beginning September 1, 2009 when transmission of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 infection was suspected. The uptake rate of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccination (starting on November 16, 2009) among students 7-18 years of age was 74.7%. Outbreaks were mitigated after late November 2009.

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Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Vaccination and Class Suspensions After Outbreaks, Taipei City, Taiwan