In preparation for the spread of infection that is concerned about the year-end and New Year holidays, vaccination against the Omicron strain of the new coronavirus began on the 20th.
All people over the age of 12 who have completed two doses of the conventional vaccine are eligible, provided that at least five months have passed since the last dose.
From the elderly and medical workers who have not received the fourth time, the target will be gradually expanded by the middle of October at the discretion of each local government.
In Minato-ku, Tokyo, starting on the 20th, people aged 60 and over who made reservations in advance and medical workers visited the vaccination venue in the morning, received an interview, and were vaccinated.
Other local governments will also start as soon as they are ready.
At present, only one dose per person can be vaccinated, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is asking local governments to accept unused vaccination tickets distributed for the third time, etc., and for those who do not have vaccination tickets, until the end of October. I am asking for distribution to
Regarding the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines used, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is expected to be more effective against Omicron strains than conventional vaccines, and is likely to be effective against future mutant strains.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare aims to complete the vaccination by the end of the year for applicants in preparation for the spread of infection, which is a concern during the year-end and New Year holidays, and plans to shorten the interval from the previous vaccination, which is set to 5 months.
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato “For those who wish to be vaccinated this year, more than 1 million times a day”
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato said, ``The new corona is prevalent every year at the end of the year. I'm going to prepare for it," he said.
In addition, "In order to reduce the burden on the region and promote vaccination, preparations will be made for occupational vaccinations, which will be implemented from the end of next month. We would like to develop a system that will exceed 1 million doses per day and accelerate vaccinations. ' said.