Japan mulls 4th vaccine shots for elderly, chronically ill patients

Japan is considering making the elderly and people with underlying medical conditions eligible for fourth coronavirus vaccine shots, in line with recommendations by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, government sources said Tuesday. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will also consider whether to make medical staff eligible for the shots after some experts voiced support for the move, the sources said. The ministry will finalize the plan after hearing views from experts in a vaccine panel meeting slated for April 27, the sources said.