Regarding the third vaccination of the new corona vaccine, the government plans to expand the target of shortening the interval from the second vaccination from 8 months to 6 months in principle to medical professionals.
In addition, general elderly people are adjusting the inoculation interval to 7 months from February next year.
Regarding the third inoculation of the new corona vaccine, the government has set the interval from the second inoculation to 8 months or more in principle, and has shortened it to 6 months only for those involved in medical institutions and facilities for the elderly where clusters have occurred. increase.
Prime Minister Kishida has expressed his intention to shorten the interval from the second inoculation as much as possible, and yesterday the House of Councilors Budget Committee said, "As soon as possible, we will finalize the overall picture of specific inoculation efforts and show them to the local government smoothly for the third time. I would like to make an effort to promote the inoculation. "
As a result of considering the target and period of shortening, the government plans to expand the target of shortening the interval from the second time to 6 months to medical professionals, long-term inpatients, residents of elderly facilities, etc. ..
The target to be shortened to 6 months is expected to exceed 10 million.
In addition, general elderly people are adjusting the interval between the second and third times to 7 months from February next year.
It is said that the vaccine required due to the advancement of the inoculation interval can be handled by the stock in the country and the amount secured by the current supply schedule.
On the other hand, the government plans to make it possible for people who cannot be vaccinated due to health reasons to receive free PCR tests within the year without making a reservation in each prefecture.
In addition to these measures, Prime Minister Kishida will announce on the 17th the prospect of securing a new corona drug.