So far, more than 6 million people have been infected with the new coronavirus in Japan.
The number of inquiries from medical institutions about whether or not people who have experienced infection should be vaccinated is increasing, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare says that the antibody titer will drop after infection, so vaccination should be done about 3 months after infection. I am calling for you to do so.
As of the 26th, the total number of people infected with the new coronavirus in Japan has risen to more than 6.34 million, which means that about 1 in 20 people in the whole population has been infected.
With the rapid increase in the number of infected people in the 6th wave, the number of inquiries to call centers and medical institutions of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is increasing as to whether vaccination should be given even after infection.
Of these, at the clinic in Meguro-ku, Tokyo, we receive a lot of consultations from our patients, so we explain when to receive vaccinations and send out information on SNS.
According to a study in the United States, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare reports that people who have been infected have a lower chance of being infected again when they are vaccinated than those who have not been vaccinated.
In another study, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare was infected because the antibody titer was expected to be about the same as immediately after the third vaccination two months later, and then the antibody titer would decrease. People who wish to get the vaccine are encouraged to inoculate it about 3 months after the infection.
However, if you wish, you can inoculate immediately after infection.
Dr. Hiroya Seta of Loco Clinic Nakameguro said, "It is often asked by a person infected with the 6th wave whether it is better to receive a third vaccination and when it is desirable to receive it. The appropriate timing is not clear. There are some places, but in any case, it is basically better to inoculate. "
Timing of vaccination after infection Different responses in each country
The third vaccination after infection with the new coronavirus is recommended in many countries in Europe and the United States, and the response is divided regarding the timing.
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, inoculation is possible in France and Germany more than 3 months after infection.
In the UK, it should be given at least 4 weeks after the onset or positive confirmation.
In the United States, it is recommended to inoculate as long as the symptoms have subsided and it is safe after isolation, as there is not enough scientific evidence to indicate the optimal interval between infection and inoculation.
Infected woman "If you have more detailed information, you can feel secure"
A woman in her 40s who was infected with the new coronavirus earlier this month said, "When I wasn't infected, I thought I'd hit it as soon as I received the vaccination ticket, but I wondered what to do with the third vaccination after the infection. I thought. "
The woman still has a feeling of discomfort in her chest and throat even after finishing her medical treatment. I don't know. There is a lot of ambiguous information even if I look it up, and I think it will give me a sense of security if there are more detailed explanations such as side reactions and what I can do in a few months. "