Regarding the vaccination of the new coronavirus, the government will soon seek the opinions of experts at a study group of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to determine whether paramedics and clinical laboratory engineers will be recognized as new leaders. became.
Regarding the vaccine for the new corona virus, in addition to vaccination by doctors and nurses, dentists are also allowed as a special case in areas where it is not possible to secure a bearer, but in urban areas with a large population, it is required to secure more bearers. There is a voice.
On the 24th, Prime Minister Suga said, "We are having a final meeting with paramedics, other industries, and other organizations that are actually inoculating blood tests. I would like to do my best so that I can be dispatched to the place. "
In response to this, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will hold a study meeting soon to seek the opinions of experts in order to determine whether paramedics and clinical laboratory technicians, as well as radiological technicians and pharmacists, will be recognized as inoculators. It was decided.
Since vaccination is a medical practice, it is stipulated by law that doctors and nurses who receive instructions from doctors should do it. I will discuss whether it is recognized as non-illegal.
On the other hand, pharmacists are not involved in inoculation work on a daily basis, and there is a view that it is difficult to recognize them as a bearer, so it is expected that consideration will be given to whether or not they can take charge of pre-examination instead of doctors.