At two junior high schools in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, it was found that teachers raised their hands to check whether students had been vaccinated against the new coronavirus.
The Inuyama City Board of Education apologizes for "it was an inappropriate act that could lead to so-called vaccine discrimination," and will endeavor to prevent recurrence.
According to the Inuyama City Board of Education, on the 7th, multiple parents called the Board of Education saying, "Isn't it inappropriate to confirm vaccination by raising hands?"
After confirming, 11 teachers, including class teachers and club activity advisors from two junior high schools, vaccinated students during the summer vacation days, club activities, and classes from last month to this month. I found out that I was raising my hand in the presence of many students.
In Inuyama City, junior high school students who wish to receive the vaccine have been vaccinated against the new coronavirus since July.
The teachers told the board of education, "There may be side reactions after vaccination. Students may be overwhelmed by club activities, so I wanted to confirm in advance whether they had been vaccinated. "And so on.
The Inuyama City Board of Education apologized to students and parents, saying that "what we confirmed in the presence of other students was an inappropriate act that could lead to so-called vaccine discrimination," and alerted faculty and staff to prevent recurrence. I will try to.