In order to promote vaccination for the younger generation, Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, started mass vaccination for 12 to 15 years old from the 25th.

Sanjo City is located in the central part of Niigata Prefecture and has a population of about 90,000.



This mass inoculation was held at a wedding hall in the city for 12 to 15 years old living in the city, 2028 people are scheduled to inoculate, and about 900 people will be inoculated on the 25th of the first day. I did.



As of 22nd of this month, about 75% of citizens under the age of 64 have been vaccinated in Sanjo City, and we hope to further increase the vaccination rate for the younger generation with this mass vaccination.



A 15-year-old junior high school boy who finished the vaccination said, "I've heard that vaccination will not make the disease more serious, so I'm glad I was able to get the vaccination. But you can spend your time with peace of mind. "



From next month, Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, will also promote individual vaccinations for 12 to 15 years old.



Mamoru Ishizuka, chief of the Sanjo City Health Promotion Division, said, "I would like to promote the development of a system so that people of all ages can inoculate smoothly."