Priority vaccination of the new corona vaccine has begun on approximately 36 million people, which accounts for nearly 30% of Japan's population, and on the 12th of the first day, at least approximately 120 locations nationwide were vaccinated.



How was the inoculation done in each area?


What steps should the person receiving the vaccination take in the future?


What is the supply of vaccines to each region and the status of vaccination in Japan compared to the rest of the world?



We have compiled the latest information on vaccinations for the elderly.

Group inoculation in the lobby of the city hall <Hachioji, Tokyo>

In Hachioji City, which has the largest population of elderly people in Tokyo, we accepted reservations on the 5th of this month, but it was filled in about an hour and a half.

Vaccination will be given to 1,900 people who receive reservations on a first-come, first-served basis over a period of 12 to 8 days.

The inoculators visited the venue every 30 minutes at a pre-designated time so as not to be crowded, and the reception was held from 9 am in the lobby on the 1st floor of the city hall of the venue.



At the venue,


▽ physician interview and to check the physical condition


space to inoculate the ▽ vaccine


it


▽ space to wait is provided after the inoculation


sequentially, the elderly had complete the vaccination while moving the space.

The first vaccinated 74-year-old man said, "I'm grateful that I was vaccinated. I thought it was a little more painful, but there was no particular pain and my physical condition did not change."



In addition, an 80-year-old woman who had her grandson make an appointment said, "I am relieved that I can get the vaccination safely because I usually use a packed bus or train to go to the hospital, but many people still receive it. I feel sorry if I don't think it has been done. "



According to Hachioji City, 248 people were vaccinated because 2 of the 250 people scheduled on the 12th did not come to the venue without contact, and those who received the vaccination had side reactions such as "anaphylactic shock". It means that no one was there.

Visit to the vaccination site of Prime Minister Suga <Hachioji, Tokyo>

Prime Minister Suga visited the venue for mass inoculation in Hachioji City and exchanged opinions with Mayor Ishimori.



After this, Prime Minister Suga told reporters, "I was very impressed by the fact that many people were relieved when they saw the person receiving the vaccination up close."



On top of that, "Vaccines are a trump card for the onset and aggravation of the disease, so we must work hard so that many people can receive the vaccine as soon as possible. I will continue. "



On the other hand, reporters asked, "It has been pointed out that vaccination is relatively delayed in Japan," but "it takes about three months after the clinical trials in Japan are completed. I think this is happening because we are incorporating domestic clinical trials with safety and security as our top priority, but we would like to deliver it to as many people as possible as soon as possible. "

Group inoculation at the gymnasium <Otsu>

Initially, the supply of vaccines is limited, so vaccination will be limited.

In Otsu City, we have narrowed down the target to those aged 85 and over and started vaccination of the elderly.

In Otsu City, the vaccine supplied this month is about 2,500 people, which is more than 2% of the total number of elderly people, so we started vaccination for elderly people aged 85 and over because of the particularly high risk of aggravation. ..



60 people who made reservations in advance at the city gymnasium received the vaccination, and the visitors were interviewed by a doctor at a dedicated booth, and after the vaccination, they sat in a chair for 15 minutes to check if there was any change in their physical condition such as side reactions. Was there.

In the future, Otsu City will increase the number of vaccination venues, and if the supply increases further, it will further expand the current target of people aged 85 and over to promote vaccination.



An 88-year-old man who received the vaccination said, "I didn't have any particular pain. I was worried that the infection had spread in both Osaka and Shiga, but I was relieved to be vaccinated."

Individual vaccination at a medical institution <Wakayama>

In Wakayama City, more than 110,000 elderly people are vaccinated, and about 120 medical institutions in the city accept reservations on a first-come, first-served basis.

On the first day, vaccinations were given at eight medical institutions in the city, of which five elderly people visited the Hoshino Clinic in Tomoda-cho, Wakayama City in the morning and were interviewed in turn before vaccination. ..

And I waited for about 15 minutes to observe the progress such as whether there was a side reaction.



A woman in her 70s who received the vaccination said, "I didn't have any pain when I was vaccinated. I was relieved because I wanted to get the vaccine sooner."



According to the city of Wakayama, the amount of vaccine supplied to the city this month is about 1,500 people, which is only about 1.3% of the target people, but it is expected that the amount that can be inoculated by all the target people will be secured by June. is.

Inoculation from residents of facilities for the elderly <Mutsu Aomori>

Some local governments start vaccination from users of facilities for the elderly.

In Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture, we decided to inoculate the residents and staff of the elderly facility, which is considered to be at high risk of aggravation, first, and on the morning of the 12th, the city where the vaccine stored in the hospital has about 20 residents. It was brought to the care house in the house.

Then, a contract doctor at the facility asked five people in their 70s and 90s for symptoms such as fever, and then vaccinated.



A 72-year-old man who received the vaccination said, "I was worried because of reports of side reactions, but it didn't hurt as much as I expected. I was relieved to hit it."



Takahiro Kimura, the director of the facility who received the vaccination, said, "I'm glad I was able to get the vaccine early because I feel the danger of clusters."



Mutsu City plans to inoculate more than 950 people at seven facilities in the city by the end of this month.

What is the process up to vaccination?

Let's take a look at "General flow until receiving vaccination".

First, in the case of residents of a facility for the elderly, the facility side collects the number of applicants and adjusts the schedule with the municipality.



On the other hand, it is the case of elderly people such as at home.


When you receive the coupon = "vaccination ticket" from the municipality, make a reservation for the vaccination date and time and venue by yourself.

The venue may be "group vaccination" at public facilities or "individual vaccination" at clinics.

The flow up to such inoculation differs depending on the municipality, but we have summarized the procedure, flow, and procedure.

● Make a reservation by phone after receiving the coupon.

The vaccination venues are ▽ medical institutions ▽ public halls and gymnasiums.



● At the venue for mass vaccination, you will first be presented with a coupon at the reception to verify your identity with your driver's license or health insurance card.



● Next, there is a "preliminary examination" by a doctor who fills out a questionnaire about his health condition and illnesses he has had so far and decides whether or not vaccination is possible.

If there is no problem so far, you can get vaccinated.


Those who have completed the vaccination will receive a "vaccination certificate" with the date and other information.

The "vaccination certificate" contains information such as which vaccine you have vaccinated, and you will need it when you receive your second vaccination.



● You cannot go home immediately after vaccination.

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare requires that follow-up be carried out on the spot for at least 30 minutes after vaccination, and those who have completed vaccination will be waiting in a dedicated space provided at the venue.

Where is the inoculation site?

Search on the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare dedicated site

You can search for medical institutions that can receive vaccinations on the dedicated site of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.



On the dedicated site "Corona Vaccine Navi" that introduces the characteristics of vaccines and how to make reservations, if you search by the municipality where you live,


in addition to the name and address of the nearest medical institution where you can receive vaccination,


▽ availability of reservations


▽ handling The type of vaccine you are using is displayed.



The reservation itself is not accepted, so it is necessary to make a reservation according to the procedure decided by the local government or medical institution.



The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare says, "We also post various information about vaccines, so please use it to collect information before receiving vaccinations."


(URL) https://v-sys.mhlw.go.jp

What is the current status and outlook for vaccine supply?

A vaccine that is said to be the "trump card" to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

Priority vaccinations for the elderly have begun following medical professionals, but the key to smooth vaccinations in the future is the amount of vaccine supplied.

According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, by the


11th, 100 boxes and 97,500 doses were delivered nationwide, calculated by inoculating 5 doses per bottle.

Four boxes (3900 times) were sent to Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Osaka, and two boxes (1950 times) were sent to other prefectures.



▽ This week, 500 boxes, calculated with 5 times per bottle, 487,500 times will be delivered nationwide, of which 20 boxes (19,500 times) each in Tokyo, Kanagawa and Osaka, and 10 boxes (9750 times) in other prefectures. Will be sent.



▽ The same amount of 500 boxes will be delivered nationwide next week.



And


▽ In the week of April 26, the supply will increase and one box (975 times) will be delivered to all cities, wards, towns and villages, for a total of 1741 boxes.

Vaccine required for double vaccination will be delivered by the end of June

In addition


, about 4000 boxes will be delivered by May 9th,


and it is expected that about 16,000 boxes will be delivered in total for the week of May 10th and the week of May 17th.



Supply will continue to grow, with all vaccines needed to be given twice by approximately 36 million older people expected to be delivered by the end of June.

Vaccination What is the situation in the world?

Vaccination, the situation in the world.



According to the site "Our World in Data" operated by researchers at Oxford University in the United Kingdom, the percentage of people who have completed vaccination, such as vaccination twice, is


▽ 56.9% in Israel


▽ 21.1% in the United States, while


▽ Japan is 0.4%.

Israel / UK Vaccination progresses to reduce the number of infected people

In Israel, where vaccination began in December last year, the number of infected people continues to decline, and according to a summary by Johns Hopkins University, the number of new infected people per day as of 11th this month is 120. ..

In the UK, which started vaccination the earliest in the world, the number of new infections continues to decline, and in England, which accounts for the majority of the population, 95% of people aged 60 and over receive the first vaccination. I am climbing to.

The situation in Japan is ...

On the other hand, the situation in Japan.

According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, 1,101,698 people completed the first vaccination by 5 pm last Friday after the start of vaccination of health care workers in February, which is the target medical staff. About 20% of the 4.8 million people.

In addition, 489,19 people have completed two vaccinations, which is more than 10% of the target.