In Depth: China Wants to Give Adult Vaccinations a Shot in the Arm

China has a vaccination problem. Only a fraction of adults gets vaccinated for diseases such as the flu, including more vulnerable seniors.

This is symptomatic of a broader issue in the country’s healthcare system, in which treatment has long been prioritized over prevention. Now, as an aging population is set to put a greater burden on medical resources, health care providers are trying to promote preventative measures that offer more bang for the medical system’s buck.