AUTHOR=Wang Xiaoxiao , Jiang Wei , Yu Zhao , Jiang Weiping , Zhu Xiaowei , Wang Zhen , Sun Jimin , Zhang Hangjie 

TITLE=Government livelihood project - free influenza vaccination for the older population in China: the example of Zhejiang Province

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Public Health

VOLUME=Volume 13 - 2025

YEAR=2025

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1571499

DOI=10.3389/fpubh.2025.1571499

ISSN=2296-2565

ABSTRACT=Influenza vaccination is an effective measure to prevent and control influenza, and countries worldwide consider older people a key recommended population for influenza vaccination. From 2020, Zhejiang Province has provided free influenza vaccination to anyone aged ≥70 years as part of its livelihood projects. In certain counties, the program is also offered to those aged ≥60 years. This measure has made influenza vaccination more convenient and has advanced the strategy for acceptance of influenza vaccines and improved readiness for a pandemic. Furthermore, it serves as an example for other Chinese provinces looking to implement free influenza vaccination programs.