Rethinking the Current Older-people-first Policy for COVID-19 Vaccination in Japan

J Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 5;31(9):518-519. doi: 10.2188/jea.JE20210263. Epub 2021 Jul 10.

Authors

Kenji Matsui¹, Yusuke Inoue², Keiichiro Yamamoto³

Affiliations

¹ Division of Bioethics and Healthcare Law, National Cancer Center.
² Department of Public Policy, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo.
³ Office of Bioethics, The Center for Clinical Sciences, The National Center for Global Health and Medicine.

No abstract available

Keywords: COVID-19; ethics; vaccination prioritization policy.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adult
Aged
COVID-19 / epidemiology
COVID-19 / prevention & control*
COVID-19 Vaccines / administration & dosage*
Health Priorities*
Humans
Japan / epidemiology
Middle Aged
Policy*
Vaccination*
Young Adult

Substances

COVID-19 Vaccines