Among the new coronavirus vaccines, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced that the Moderna vaccine, which is compatible with conventional strains, will be discontinued in Japan because it has reached its expiration date.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has purchased vaccines for the new coronavirus developed by four European and American pharmaceutical companies. I came.
The number of vaccinations will be approximately 79.1 million by the time announced on the 9th, and the remaining approximately 63.9 million will expire on the 11th of this month, so domestic vaccination of this vaccine will end on the 12th of this month. I was.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has not disclosed the cost of purchasing the vaccine, but commented, ``We have concluded a contract to ensure that we can secure the necessary vaccine.''
Novavax vaccine cancellation
In addition, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced that, of the 150 million doses of Novavax vaccines for conventional strains supplied by Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., approximately 141.76 million doses have been supplied, excluding approximately 8.24 million doses supplied by this month. announced to cancel
In line with the increase in demand for the Omicron strain vaccine, we plan to receive a refund from Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., excluding necessary expenses such as factory maintenance costs.