Because of how easily the new Omicron strain is transmissible, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wants to broaden the scope of COVID-19 immunization to children under the age of 12, potentially in March. Vaccination centers across Tokyo and Osaka will open their doors in early February to administer the third shot. In March, the government aims to prioritize the third shot to the … [Read more...] about Children Under 12 To Receive Vaccines In March In Japan
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Is Offering Free COVID -19 Tests To Everyone
Tokyo launched a new campaign in response to recent Omicron cases. It provides free Covid-19 testing to all residents. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has made the tests available for free to anyone, regardless of whether they have symptoms. Currently, Tokyo Metropolitan offers two types of tests that are free: rapid antigen (qualitative) and nucleic acid amplification … [Read more...] about Tokyo Metropolitan Government Is Offering Free COVID -19 Tests To Everyone
Japanese Researchers Are Developing Vaccines That Eliminate Cells Behind Aging
A Japanese research team has created a vaccine to eliminate so-called zombie cells that develop while aging and damage surrounding cells, which can cause age-related conditions like arterial stiffening. The research showed that after inoculating, the host, or the mice in this case, showed a decrease in the zombie cells which are the primary reason for stiffening the arteries. … [Read more...] about Japanese Researchers Are Developing Vaccines That Eliminate Cells Behind Aging
Japan Has Started Providing COVID-19 Booster Shots
Japan began giving the COVID-19 booster sots on Wednesday for those who had their second vaccine dose at a minimum of eight months ago due to increasing concerns over an outbreak of a new Omicron variant.The third dose of a vaccine sourced through Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE was given to health professionals. Elderlies and everyone else should receive their booster shot … [Read more...] about Japan Has Started Providing COVID-19 Booster Shots
November Looks Promising For Japan As Vaccination Rate reaches 50%
The Japanese authorities have announced that more than 50% of its citizens are fully vaccinated. Japan, unlike other wealthy countries, began the vaccine rollouts a month later in February. This is mainly due to a very detailed and lengthy clinical approval process. However, the elderly were hesitant about the idea of vaccines, and there was a shortage of imported vaccines. … [Read more...] about November Looks Promising For Japan As Vaccination Rate reaches 50%
A Researcher In Japan Is Developing an Alzheimer’s Oral Vaccine
Many families face the noxious case of Alzheimer's as their loved ones start to age. Most of the dementia cases, approximately 67%, are of Alzheimer's cases affecting senior citizens. There is currently no cure. Fortunately, this decade has seen noticeable progress in the development of Alzheimer's vaccines that could prevent cognitive decline. Dr. Takeshi Tabira, a … [Read more...] about A Researcher In Japan Is Developing an Alzheimer’s Oral Vaccine
President Suga ensures contaminated Moderna Vaccines will not affect Japan’s Inoculation
On Thursday, President Yoshihide Suga addressed the issue regarding the withdrawal of contaminated batches of Moderna Inc's Covid-19 vaccine. Recently, 1.63 million doses of the Moderna vaccine were suspended due to contamination from a foreign object in one batch. However, Mr.President ensures that this setback will not affect the long-term goal of Japan's … [Read more...] about President Suga ensures contaminated Moderna Vaccines will not affect Japan’s Inoculation