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On the 27th, the Kanagawa Prefecture announced the vaccination schedule against the new coronavirus. In mid-March, medical workers (about 130,000 people) and local government employees who have the opportunity to come into contact with new corona patients began to get vaccinated in advance, and after the end of the same year, older people 65 years or older. (approximately 2.3 million people) Start vaccination for people). Other citizens of the prefecture will be at the earliest after mid-April. Inoculation is required twice, both free.
Among the issues of prior vaccination, the highest priority is given to the medical staff of the medical institution examining the new corona patient. Local government employees are directed to health centers, fire departments, the third headquarters of the Regional Coast Guard and the Self-Defense Forces. It does not apply to administrative staff in general.
The citizens of the prefecture, including the elderly, will be vaccinated in the places established by the municipalities where they live, such as medical institutions and public rooms, and reservations will be required according to the municipalities and places. Prior to the start of the vaccination, a coupon will be distributed and delivered to the medical institution at the time of vaccination.
Inquiries about side reactions will be received at the inoculated medical institution, the family doctor or the telephone counter scheduled to be installed by the prefecture in March and, if necessary, referrals to medical institutions with knowledge of the side reactions. Other general inquiries are available at the counter provided by the municipality.
However, the schedule may change depending on the number of vaccines given. A person in charge of the prefecture said: “I do not know when or how many vaccines will arrive. There are many uncertainties and at this time a complete perspective cannot be made.” (Shota Shimura)
