Regarding Moderna's new coronavirus vaccine, the government has made it possible to select Pfizer's vaccine as it may cause inflammation of the heart muscle in men in their twenties or younger. Is working to get both vaccines available.
Very rare cases of suspected "myocarditis" or "pericarditis" that cause inflammation of the heart muscle and membrane after vaccination with Moderna have been reported in Japan and overseas. Men in their twenties decided to allow them to choose between Pfizer and Moderna.
In response to this, Adachi-ku, Tokyo has set up two dedicated booths to receive Pfizer vaccination from the 18th at the mass vaccination site using Moderna so that men in their 20s or younger can get both vaccines. Did.
When a man in his twenties or younger visited the venue, the ward staff and doctors showed a leaflet to explain the risks such as myocarditis and told them that they could choose the vaccine to inoculate.
And if anyone wanted a Pfizer vaccine, they would take them to a booth dedicated to each person.
A man in his twenties who had been vaccinated with Pfizer said, "I was worried about my family when I saw the news, but I came to the venue because it was troublesome to rebook. I was grateful to hear that I could choose a vaccine." ..
Hideo Enozawa, director of the new coronavirus vaccination department in Adachi Ward, said, "In response to the national decision, we hurriedly set up a staff system. We want the residents of the ward to receive the vaccination with peace of mind." rice field.