FACT CHECK. Japan classifies covid vaccine as “the deadliest in human history”? – Observer

Several publications shared on social networks claim that “Japanese scientists considered covid-19 vaccines the deadliest drug in medical history and said that those responsible for this global health crisis should be processed.” Some publications point to “a recent investigation” that “discovered alarming connections between MRNA vaccines against COVID and significant peaks in more than two hundred of the deadliest diseases in the world.”

The first covid-19 vaccine approved by Japan was the version developed by Pfizer in February 2021. The vaccine approval was decided by Japan’s Ministry of Health, work and welfare after the green light of a government commission. 20,000 doctors and nurses volunteered to receive the vaccine first and thus evaluate possible side effects.

But the Japanese government has not issued any statement in which it attributes to any of the coste vaccines the status of “the deadliest” of humanity. In fact, the country’s Ministry of Health states that “the new coronavirus vaccine was approved by pharmaceutical regulations after confirming its effectiveness and safety, and research conducted nationally and internationally showed that there is a risk of hospitalization and death if infected with the New coronavirus. It has been shown that the medicine has the effect of preventing the worsening of the disease. ”

Regarding possible adverse reactions to the drug, the Japanese government points out that it is asking and collecting “reports of medical institutions about suspected adverse reactions that may occur after vaccination.” And it also explains that “many cases have been reported in which it is unclear whether they are related to the vaccine, they are accidental or due to other causes.” In addition, “the reports collected will be reported to the Council of the Ministry of Health, Work and Social Security and evaluated by experts.” The results are committed to the Japanese Executive, will be made public as soon as the data analysis is completed.

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Conclusion

There is no record that the Japanese government has classified the covid-19 vaccine as “the deadliest in human history.” The drug against the new coronavirus continues to be used in the country. The Japan Ministry of Health states that “it has been shown to have the effect of preventing the disease to worsen” and also leaves the guarantee that the registered adverse reactions were investigated and evaluated by experts.

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