Barbie Hsu's death from flu complications has led to a surge in flu vaccinations in Taiwan. With government-funded vaccine stocks rapidly decreasing,

TAIWAN experienced a surge in influenza vaccinations following the death of actress Barbie Hsu, according to China Press.

Taiwanese actor Barbie Hsu, who rose to fame across East Asia as the romantic lead in the 2001 television drama "Meteor Garden", has died of influenza aged 48, her sister said on Monday.