Regarding the third inoculation of the new corona vaccine, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare notified prefectures and municipalities of the idea of shortening the interval from the second in principle from 8 months.
According to this, the target people who shorten the inoculation interval are not only medical staff, but also users and staff of facilities for the elderly and day services, and inpatients in hospitals and clinics.
In addition, priority is given to inoculation at medical staff and facilities for the elderly, where there are many residents with a high risk of serious illness, and the third inoculation will be carried out at intervals of 6 months or more.
In addition, for inpatients in hospitals and clinics, municipalities and prefectures will work together to confirm the intention of vaccination with medical institutions and distribute the necessary vaccines.
On the other hand, for other general elderly people, it is said that the third inoculation can be given after the inoculation interval of 7 months or more from February next year.