Osaka, where the infection of the new corona is spreading rapidly.
On the 12th, the number of newly confirmed infected people reached 603, a record high on Monday.
Under these circumstances, priority vaccination of the new coronavirus vaccine began on the 12th nationwide for the elderly aged 65 and over.
In Osaka prefecture, 2.3 million people are targeted.
Vaccination is the key to measures against the new corona.
How can we proceed in Osaka?
Eight local governments in Osaka Prefecture start full-scale operation from home-based elderly people after May
NHK has compiled the vaccination plans for 43 municipalities in Osaka Prefecture based on published information.
Eight municipalities start with vaccinations for the elderly living at home.
▽ Nose Town ▽ Toyono Town ▽ Katano City ▽ Moriguchi City ▽ Kadoma City ▽ Kishiwada City ▽ Kaizuka City ▽ Matsubara City
Five of these municipalities will start later this month.
However, many local governments limit the target elderly people.
▽ Matsubara City will limit the number of elderly people who participate in the city's volunteer activities to 60 on the 12th of the first day, and will narrow down the target to those aged 75 and over in the future.
▽ Moriguchi City will start from 18th to 75 years old and over,
▽ Kishiwada City will start from 20th to 90 years old and over.
▽ Kaizuka City will start from the 24th
▽ Kadoma City will start from the 28th
for people aged 65 and over.
Both municipalities have already filled up their reservations for this month.
It is expected that vaccinations for the elderly at home will begin in earnest in local governments in Osaka Prefecture after next month.
More than 80% of local governments in Osaka give priority to facilities for the elderly
On the other hand, 35 municipalities, which is 80% of the total, start with residents of facilities for the elderly.
Due to the limited availability of vaccines this month, priority will be given to vaccination at facilities at high risk of aggravation and outbreaks.
▽ Osaka City ▽ Sakai City ▽ Ikeda City ▽ Minoh City ▽ Toyonaka City ▽ Ibaraki City ▽ Takatsuki City ▽ Shimamoto Town ▽ Fukida City ▽ Settsu City ▽ Hirakata City ▽ Neyagawa City ▽ Shijonawate City ▽ Daito City ▽ Higashi Osaka City ▽ Kashiwara City ▽ Izumi City ▽ Takaishi City ▽ Izumiotsu City ▽ Tadaoka Town ▽ Kumatori Town ▽ Izumisano City ▽ Tajiri Town ▽ Sennan City ▽ Hannan City ▽ Cape Town ▽ Habikino City ▽ Fujiiji City ▽ Taiko Town ▽ Henan Town ▽ Chihaya Akasaka Village ▽ Tondabayashi City ▽ Osaka Sayama City ▽ Kawachinagano City
According to the summary of Osaka Prefecture, 38 local governments, which account for nearly 90% of the total, are expected to be completed within three months from the start.
"When receiving vaccination at the facility" and "When receiving the vaccination ticket at home"
Regarding inoculation at facilities for the elderly, basically the facilities and local governments will proceed with the necessary preparations.
If you receive a "vaccination ticket" and "notice of vaccination" from your family, please contact the facility or local government.
If you receive an "inoculation ticket", the procedure is
Vaccination is voluntary and must be booked in advance if desired.
First, you will receive an "inoculation ticket" and "notice of vaccination" from the municipality.
Next, make a reservation about where and when to receive the vaccination.
As a general rule, vaccinations are to be received at the municipality that has a resident card.
Information on the venue can be found in the public relations magazines and websites of the municipalities, and can also be searched on the dedicated site "Corona Vaccine Navi" established by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
On this site, you can check the reservation acceptance status and the types of vaccines handled for each venue.
After deciding the venue and date, make a reservation by phone or internet.
On the day of the event, in addition to the "vaccination ticket" mailed in advance, it is necessary to bring documents such as My Number Card and driver's license that can be confirmed with the person.
The vaccine is to be vaccinated twice, and after the first vaccination, make a second appointment.
Currently approved Pfizer vaccines are usually to be given a second dose after 3 weeks.
Vaccination expert advice and precautions
Dr. Toshio Saito, who is in charge of vaccination at the Osaka Toneyama Medical Center, a national hospital organization in Toyonaka City, Osaka, gives the following points as advice and precautions for vaccinated people.
● Carefully
enter your allergy history on the “preliminary examination slip” It is important to carefully describe your allergy history on the “preliminary examination slip” that you fill out in advance when you receive the vaccination.
Dr. Saito says, "Allergies do not mean that you cannot get vaccinated, and you need to provide information so that the vaccinated doctor can be careful."
Also, if you do not know what kind of medicine you are taking, we suggest that you bring a "medicine notebook".
● Consult with your family doctor in advance If
you are worried about getting vaccinated, please consult with your family doctor in advance.
Dr. Saito says, "I think your teacher is familiar with it, so it's best to consult and decide whether or not to get vaccinated depending on your medical condition and physical condition."
● For those who
are worried about whether or not they should be vaccinated because they are worried about side reactions, Dr. Saito said, "Fever, malaise, and headaches occur at a relatively high rate. However, it is temporary and will disappear after a short wait. Although there are some reports of serious side reactions, it has been recovered by medical treatment. Also, a doctor is waiting at the vaccination site. And I am able to receive appropriate treatment even if something happens. I was vaccinated, considering that if I was infected with the new corona without being vaccinated, it could become severe. I think it's better. "