The amount of antibodies that prevent infections declines significantly 90 days after receiving the second dose of a coronavirus vaccine, the research results said.
An elderly resident receives a shot against the novel coronavirus in Kita-Kyushu s Kokura-Kita Ward, Fukuoka Prefecture, on April 12. (The Asahi Shimbun)
Japan’s vaccination program to contain the new coronavirus entered the second stage on April 12 as people 65 or older began to receive the shots.
The central government’s plan to give each senior citizen the two required doses in about three months is facing tough challenges. The central and local governments need to work closely together to ensure steady progress in the program.
Local governments adopt different procedures for the administration of vaccines to local residents. All the various methods have both advantages and disadvantages.
Japan trying to dispel concerns over use of personal info for vaccine rollout Sorry, but your browser needs Javascript to use this site. If you re not sure how to activate it, please refer to this site: https://www.enable-javascript.com/
Documents are checked during a vaccination simulation held in Kawasaki on Wednesday. | KYODO
Jiji Jan 31, 2021
As Japan’s plans for COVID-19 vaccine rollout take shape, the government is trying to dispel concerns over a planned system for the centralized management of personal information.
Taro Kono, the minister in charge of vaccine rollout, and digital transformation minister Takuya Hirai are expected to address the concerns, but details of the system have yet to be decided.