Occupational vaccination for the Omicron strain of the new coronavirus is expected to start from the week of the 24th of next month.
The vaccination against the Omicron strain, which started on the 20th of this month, is for all people aged 12 and over who have completed up to two doses of the conventional vaccine.
From the elderly and medical workers who have not received the fourth vaccination, the target will be gradually expanded by the middle of October at the discretion of each local government, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will reduce the burden on local governments. I started accepting.
Occupational vaccination is administered with Moderna vaccines for use by people 18 years and older.
Companies and universities that have given occupational vaccinations for the first and second times can apply, and the number of people vaccinated at each venue is, in principle, 500 or more.
Vaccination requires a vaccination ticket distributed by the local government, but even if it does not arrive, you can be vaccinated if you follow the necessary procedures.
Based on the vaccination plans submitted by companies and universities, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare plans to deliver vaccines every two weeks in principle, and vaccinations will be carried out from the week of the 24th of next month at the earliest.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare aims to prepare for the spread of infection that is concerned about the year-end and New Year holidays, and that applicants aim to complete the vaccination by the end of the year.