At a press conference, Chairman Nakagawa of the Japan Medical Association called for continued infection control, saying that there are sufficient signs of a rebound of the new corona infection, and analyzed the issues that the third vaccination did not proceed by age group, and detailed it. I asked the government to take action.

In this, Chairman Nakagawa commented on the infection status of the new corona, "There are enough signs of rebound. I think that various events are planned for the new year, but I feel nervous not to invite the 7th wave. It is important to continue to take measures against infection with this. "



He also pointed out that the reason why the third vaccination did not proceed was that the elderly had problems accessing the vaccination site, while the younger generation had concerns about side reactions and it was difficult to take time off from work. Was analyzed by age group and asked the government to take detailed measures.



On top of that, he said, "It takes a week or two from vaccination to the production of antibodies. It is expected that more people will move during the Golden Week holidays, so please consider actively inoculating by then." I called.



In addition, regarding the treatment of the new corona, which is currently "equivalent to class 2", under the Infectious Diseases Control Law, Chairman Nakagawa said, "No matter what, I don't think it will be the same" class 5 "as seasonal influenza. The condition is different, and no matter how low the severity rate is, the problem of sequelae has not yet been resolved. "