When asked about the third vaccination of the new coronavirus in the younger generation in their 20s and 30s, only about 60% of the respondents said they were planning to get the vaccine, according to a university researcher. I understand.
Experts point out that "to prevent the re-emergence of the infection, it is important to proceed with vaccination with the understanding of the younger generation."
This survey was conducted by the International University of Health and Welfare on the Internet from the 7th to the 9th of this month, targeting men and women in their 20s and 60s living in Tokyo, and 3142 people responded.
Currently, the vaccination rate for the third vaccination that is being promoted nationwide is 37.4% as of the 25th, but 72.5% of the respondents answered that they were "received" or "planned to be vaccinated" in the future. I went up.
By age group,
▽ 60s was 90.8%, while
▽ 30s was 62.5%
▽ 20s was 59.4%, which is lower as the age gets younger.
Also, when asked about the frequency of drinking-related meetings with non-family members living together in January and February,
▽ 0 times was 72.3%
▽ 1 time was 12.8%
▽ 2-3 times was 6.9%
▽ 4 times or more It was 4.3%, which shows that many people were refraining from having dinner.
Professor Koji Wada of the International University of Health and Welfare, who conducted the survey, said, "In order to prevent the re-spread of infection in the future, it is necessary to proceed with vaccination while gaining the understanding of younger generations about the safety and side reactions of the third vaccine. There is. "
Regarding the dinner, "Since the incubation period of the Omicron strain is 2 to 3 days, you can enjoy eating and drinking while checking your physical condition and showing a guideline such as participating once or twice a week at intervals. It is necessary to extend the number of people. The priority measures will be lifted, and the government will be required to show what is required of citizens and businesses. "