Notice for men in their teens and twenties and their parents
“About myocarditis and pericarditis after vaccination with the new coronavirus vaccine”
Very rare cases of myocarditis and pericarditis have been reported after vaccination with Pfizer and Moderna's new corona vaccine.
In particular, it tends to be more common in men in their teens and 20s within about 4 days after the second vaccination.
If you experience symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, or swelling within 4 days after vaccination, immediately visit a medical institution and tell them that you have been vaccinated. please.
These symptoms are typical of myocarditis and pericarditis. However, other causes can also cause these symptoms.
When diagnosed with myocarditis or pericarditis, hospitalization is generally required, but most recover spontaneously with rest.
Men in their teens and twenties who are planning to receive Moderna's new coronavirus vaccine and their guardians should carefully read the following leaflet issued by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and be vaccinated. Please give me.
In addition, if you have been vaccinated with Moderna's new coronavirus vaccine for the first time and want to change the second vaccination to Pfizer's vaccine, please contact the Shinjuku Ward New Coronavirus Vaccination Call Center and change it.
*According to this, alternating vaccinations (first and second vaccinations with different vaccines) are permitted for men in their teens and 20s, women in their teens and 20s, and people of other ages. should be given the same vaccine in principle.
▶Shinjuku Ward New Coronavirus Vaccination Call Center
telephone number: 03-4333-8907, 0570-012-440 * Navi dial
Reception time: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays are also held)
For inquiries about myocarditis and pericarditis in men in their teens and twenties due to vaccination, please contact the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Novel Coronavirus Vaccine Call Center.
▶Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Covid-19 Vaccine Call Center
telephone number : 0120-761770 ※Free dial
Reception time: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays are also held)
In particular, it tends to be more common in men in their teens and 20s within about 4 days after the second vaccination.
If you experience symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, or swelling within 4 days after vaccination, immediately visit a medical institution and tell them that you have been vaccinated. please.
These symptoms are typical of myocarditis and pericarditis. However, other causes can also cause these symptoms.
When diagnosed with myocarditis or pericarditis, hospitalization is generally required, but most recover spontaneously with rest.
Men in their teens and twenties who are planning to receive Moderna's new coronavirus vaccine and their guardians should carefully read the following leaflet issued by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and be vaccinated. Please give me.
In addition, if you have been vaccinated with Moderna's new coronavirus vaccine for the first time and want to change the second vaccination to Pfizer's vaccine, please contact the Shinjuku Ward New Coronavirus Vaccination Call Center and change it.
*According to this, alternating vaccinations (first and second vaccinations with different vaccines) are permitted for men in their teens and 20s, women in their teens and 20s, and people of other ages. should be given the same vaccine in principle.
▶Shinjuku Ward New Coronavirus Vaccination Call Center
telephone number: 03-4333-8907, 0570-012-440 * Navi dial
Reception time: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays are also held)
For inquiries about myocarditis and pericarditis in men in their teens and twenties due to vaccination, please contact the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Novel Coronavirus Vaccine Call Center.
▶Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Covid-19 Vaccine Call Center
telephone number : 0120-761770 ※Free dial
Reception time: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays are also held)
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