Regarding the new coronavirus vaccine, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has set up a new research group in advance to investigate side reactions to medical workers receiving vaccinations.
The Japanese government wants to start vaccination of Pfizer, a major US pharmaceutical company, as soon as possible from the end of next month, if approved.
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, advance vaccinations will be given to 100 national and public hospitals nationwide, including the National Hospital Organization, and more than 10,000 people, including doctors and nurses aged 20 and over, who have given their consent. I will.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare set up a new research group on the 29th to investigate side reactions after vaccination.
From the time of receiving the second vaccination until 28 days have passed, each medical institution will observe the body temperature and the condition of the vaccination site, and collect data on side reactions.
The data will be published on a regular basis, and other vaccines such as Moderna and AstraZeneca, which Japan has a contract to supply, will be included in the survey if approved.