Core Viewpoint - The flu vaccine market in China is underperforming compared to the flu treatment drug market, with low vaccination rates and sales figures for vaccine companies [2][3]. Group 1: Vaccine Market Performance - The main flu vaccine companies in A-shares and Hong Kong include Hualan Biological (10.73 billion), Gendik (808.03 million), and Zhonghui Biological (2.6 billion) for 2024 sales [3]. - The total sales of these four companies (Hualan, Gendik, Zhonghui, and Baike) do not exceed 1.6 billion, which is significantly lower than the 2.6 billion sales of Dongyang Sunshine Pharmaceutical's flu treatment drug Oseltamivir [3]. Group 2: Economic Burden of Influenza - A study cited in the article indicates that the economic burden of outpatient flu patients ranges from 801 to 1,320 yuan, while hospitalized patients face a burden between 9,832 and 23,833 yuan [4]. - Vaccination can effectively reduce the number of flu-related hospitalizations and deaths, leading to significant economic benefits [4]. Group 3: Challenges in Vaccine Promotion - Public misconceptions about the necessity and effectiveness of flu vaccines hinder vaccination rates, with many believing they do not need the vaccine or underestimating the severity of flu [5]. - Vaccine hesitancy is a significant issue, with the World Health Organization identifying it as a global health threat since 2019 [5]. Group 4: Recommendations for Improvement - To improve vaccination rates, it is essential to conduct public education to dispel misconceptions, enhance accessibility to vaccination services, and integrate prevention and treatment efforts [6]. - Exploring flexible funding mechanisms for vaccine costs and expanding coverage of beneficial policies are also recommended [6].