[Vaccination in Workplace and Compensation for Adverse Events].
J UOEH
; 44(2): 177-184, 2022.
Article
in Japanese
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2080897
ABSTRACT
Several types of SARS-Cov-2 vaccine have been quickly developed and officially approved for emergency use in accordance with the Pharmaceutical Act. Mass vaccination in workplaces in Japan was subsequently promoted, targeting health care workers and senior citizens. We overviewed the pathophysiology of COVID-19 and reviewed reports containing fatal outcomes, compensation programs, and remedial measures for health damage after vaccinations, in relation to their relevant legislations. The Immunization Act was amended prior to the mass vaccination to authorize the indemnity agreement between the government and pharmaceutical companies to compensate for losses based on health damages after vaccination. Pursuant to the Civil Code and the State Redress Act, employers reserve the right to obtain reimbursement when they are liable to pay compensation for damages inflicted on a third party. There are no provisions to exclude healthcare workers and occupational health staff who participated in practical procedures from lawsuits and liability. We propose legislative reformation and careful contracts with responsible organizations concerned with emergency vaccinations in order to confront forthcoming new or re-emerging infections beyond this pandemic.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Vaccination
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COVID-19 Vaccines
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Japanese
Journal:
J UOEH
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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