It was reported at the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's expert committee held on the 13th that 16 people had symptoms of suspected adverse reactions after vaccination with the new corona vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years. rice field.
Vaccines for children aged 5 to 11 began in late February, and according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, an estimated 534,000 doses had been given by the 1st of this month.
In the meantime, 16 people reported symptoms of suspected adverse reactions.
Two people had severe symptoms, of which a 7-year-old boy was diagnosed with "myocarditis" and "pericarditis", which cause inflammation of the heart muscle and membrane, and viral pharyngitis. ..
In addition, the 10-year-old girl had swollen lymph nodes and fever, but both of them reportedly recovered or improved.
In addition, a total of 14 people were reported to have "vasovagal reflex" that causes dizziness due to pain and tension of inoculation, but none of them said that the severity of the symptoms was severe.
The causal relationship with inoculation will be evaluated in the future.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare says that there are no significant concerns at this time that could affect the vaccination system.