With the start of vaccination against the new coronavirus for healthcare professionals, an online briefing was held to introduce nurses to the latest knowledge of the vaccine and deepen their understanding.

This briefing session was held by the Chiba Prefectural Nursing Association, saying that there were concerns about receiving vaccinations and engaging in vaccination work from nurses, and more than 1,100 nurses working at hospitals in the prefecture. You have to participate.



Dr. Toshifumi Taniguchi, a doctor of the Department of Infectious Diseases, Chiba University Hospital, who specializes in infectious diseases, serves as a lecturer for the doctor of "CoV-Navi", an organization that sends out the latest information on vaccines. I explained the later side reactions based on the latest data such as the results of clinical trials in the United States.



Among them, Dr. Taniguchi said that the vaccine is highly effective and safe, and that reactions such as fever are expected to occur, but there is no need to worry excessively.



On the other hand, although there are a few cases in which a serious allergic reaction called "anaphylaxis" was confirmed, he pointed out that appropriate treatment can be taken if the vaccination site is equipped with therapeutic drugs.



Mizue Miyagawa, a nurse who participated in the event, said, "I was vaguely anxious about the safety of the vaccine, but I was able to hear specific stories such as the rate of side reactions, so I was able to resolve the sickness. I can explain with confidence that I want it. "



Keiko Teraguchi, chairman of the Chiba Prefectural Nursing Association, said, "There were voices of anxiety about prior vaccinations from members, but I hope that you will be able to get the vaccine with confidence by getting the latest information."



Dr. Taniguchi, who gave the lecture, said, "Vaccination for medical professionals has started today, but vaccination is essential to fight the new corona. Through the lecture, as many people as possible will be informed of the correct information. I want people to take it. "