It is time to get vaccinated in preparation for the influenza pandemic, but in Tochigi prefecture, the number of people who want to get vaccinated has increased significantly compared to the average year, and it has become difficult to make reservations. ..
At the Utsunomiya Kyoritsu Clinic in Utsunomiya City, which started vaccination against influenza from this month, the number of applicants has increased significantly on the 18th, which is twice the same period as usual in the morning, and about 100 people are vaccinated. I am.
The clinic is already out of vaccines and will not arrive until next month.
At the clinic, he pointed out that the vaccination of the new Corona has changed his consciousness, such as the feeling of resistance to vaccination has diminished. So, the balance between supply and demand is out of order. I want you to keep in mind basic measures against infectious diseases until you can inoculate. "
Hideko Inano, Chairman of the Tochigi Medical Association, said, "It is difficult to make reservations for influenza vaccination throughout the Tokyo metropolitan area. In addition to many people requesting vaccination, the arrival of vaccines is delayed, so this situation Will continue for a while. "