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2020/10/02 05:46 Weather news
There is no vaccine yet to prevent the new corona, but influenza can be prevented or made worse with a vaccine. When should I get a flu shot?
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Social Welfare prioritizes vaccination of people aged 65 and over to ensure it reaches older people who are prone to serious illness, and encourages others to wait.
“The epidemic of the new corona this year could increase the demand for influenza vaccines, which is expected to supply the largest number of about 63 million people in the past five years (about 59 million people last season) However, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Social Welfare is asking for the start date of the vaccination to ensure that it reaches those who need it most. ” (Director Yoshida)
▼ October 1 ~:People 65 years of age and older, people 60 to 64 years of age who are subject to regular vaccination, such as those with chronic severe heart, kidney, and respiratory dysfunction
▼ October 26:People other than the above
“It is received from 6 months after birth, and in principle, children from 6 months to 12 years are vaccinated twice in principle, and children over 13 years are inoculated once in principle. It is better to inoculate two sometimes young children in principle. This is because the amount of antibodies that can react increases. ” (Director Yoshida)
“The vaccine cannot completely control the infection. The best effect of the influenza vaccine is to prevent the worsening of pneumonia and encephalopathy. According to national studies, wellness facilities for people aged 65 years and over It has been reported that it was effective in preventing the onset of the disease in 34-55% and death in 82% of those admitted to the hospital “.
Another study reports that children under the age of 6 have a 60% flu vaccine efficacy rate.
By the way, an effective rate of 60% does not mean that 60% of people will not get influenza after vaccination. Assuming that the incidence rate of unvaccinated people is 30% and that of vaccinated people is 12%, it means that vaccination reduced the incidence rate by 60%.
“People who are eligible for regular vaccinations, such as those 65 and older, may be cheaper or free because some public expenses will be borne by the municipality. Contact the municipality (health center, health center), medical association, medical institution, family doctor, etc. “(Director Yoshida)
Both the new corona and influenza are transmitted in the same way by droplet infection and contact infection. There is also an opinion that the influenza outbreak can be suppressed if the mask and disinfection are taken thoroughly to prevent the new corona infection as it is now and maintain a social distance.
However, if you have it, you won’t worry. How about actively considering inoculation of the influenza vaccine to prevent the simultaneous epidemic of influenza and new corona?
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare “Request for cooperation at the time of vaccination against seasonal influenza” (https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/kenkou/kekkaku-kansenshou18/index_00011 .html), Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare “Influenza” Questions and Answers “(https://www.mhlw.go.jp/bunya/kenkou/kekkaku-kansenshou01/qa.html)
