Regarding the third inoculation of the new coronavirus vaccine, Mr. Nakagawa, chairman of the Japan Medical Association, said that it is necessary to shorten the interval from the second inoculation due to the spread of the new mutant virus "Omicron strain". Showed recognition.
Regarding the third inoculation of the new coronavirus vaccine that started on December 1, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has stated that, in principle, eight months or more from the second inoculation, except for those involved in medical institutions and facilities for the elderly where clusters occurred. We are planning to proceed sequentially for only people.
Regarding this, Mr. Nakagawa, Chairman of the Japan Medical Association, said at a press conference, "There is a concern that the'Omicron strain'will expand rapidly, so it is necessary to consider proceeding with inoculation in order from local governments that have secured vaccines and have a system in place. I want the government to increase the transparency of the vaccine supply schedule and supply it smoothly, even more than the first and second doses. " Recognized that it is necessary to carry out vaccination.
In addition, Chairman Nakagawa must assume the sixth wave of "Omicron strain" for the "vaccine / test package system" that aims to ease behavior restrictions by vaccination and negative test certification. We should review our operations. "