TOKYO — The Japanese government may soon allow dentists to administer injections of coronavirus vaccines.
Aiming to secure enough personnel for inoculations that are about to begin in full swing, the government hopes to increase the number of people who can administer vaccine injections other than doctors and nurses, who are currently the only ones allowed to do so.
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry will soon convene a panel of experts to present a proposal for allowing dentists to administer vaccine shots as a special exception. If approved, the ministry will inform local governments and related bodies of the conditions for the special arrangement by the end of this month, …
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