Regarding the vaccine for the Omicron strain of the new corona, the government has notified boards of education and other bodies nationwide to provide sufficient information to help children and parents make decisions about vaccination.
The vaccine for the Omicron strain is for all people over the age of 12 who have completed the previous two vaccinations, and the government is working to establish a system so that those who wish can complete the vaccination within the year. We are.
On the other hand, according to the latest situation announced on the 18th, the vaccination rate for the entire population is 12%.
Under these circumstances, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare have asked boards of education and health departments of local governments nationwide to fully disseminate information that is useful for making decisions about vaccination, such as the effects and side effects of vaccines, and where to consult. I notified you.
Specific examples of the notice include:
▽ providing opportunities for school doctors to explain to parents, and
▽ posting messages from local health center directors and pediatricians in school notices.
In addition,
we are requesting that we consider distributing leaflets created by the government after adding local consultation destinations.
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology said, ``In the past two years, the number of infections has increased during the year-end and New Year holidays, and there are concerns about simultaneous epidemics with influenza. increase.